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Pine Ridge County Fire Rescue briefs Wellington equestrian committee on barn-fire prevention and large-animal rescue
Summary
At the April 2 Equestrian Preserve Committee meeting, district fire leadership outlined barn-fire prevention steps, gate access practices and large-animal rescue capabilities for Wellington horse properties.
At the April 2 meeting of the Village of Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee, Pine Ridge County Fire Rescue leaders described steps property owners can take to reduce barn-fire risk and explained how the county responds to large-animal rescues.
The presentation, led by District Chief Amanda O'Meara, summarized prevention practices—keeping hydrants and dry hydrants clear, using “click-to-enter” gate access, storing hay with good ventilation, avoiding do-it-yourself electrical work, cleaning dryer lint properly and installing smoke or heat detectors and, where feasible, sprinklers. Chief O'Meara stressed marking hydrants and keeping gates accessible for responding crews.
“These are important because that will be our water supply when we…
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