Please call for a free estimate on fire mitigation in Parker (719)400-9104 or email us at office@coloradomastication.com. While some wildfires are necessary for good forestry, there are risks that they become out of control and dangerous. They cause damage to larger areas of the forest than necessary, put wildlife at risk, and put human lives on the line. It’s important to take steps to prevent wildfires from happening. You can help manage the risks, even if you don’t think you will contribute to the risk of fires in the first place. Past Attempts to Help Wildfire Prevention The prevention of wildfires has been on the minds of people for decades. In fact, President Franklin D. Roosevelt put together a campaign
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The best way to manage a wildfire is to detect it early. This allows the right people to react when needed, minimizing the risk of life (human and wildlife) and preventing the spread of the fire. Early detection also helps to prioritize the fire danger better. How do areas detect wildfires quickly? Here are the top methods to help with wildfire safety. Fire Lookout Towers In the United States, Fire Lookout Towers were used up until the 1950s. They would have people stand in towers to keep an eye out for any potential fire in the local area. Carrier pigeons, telephones, and other methods of communication would get the word out to the right people to manage the fires. Infrared