Copperopolis, CA…Have we talked about safe Equipment Use lately?? Today, CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit firefighters contained the 4.1 acre #QuailFire in Copperopolis. The cause as you can see was unsafe equipment use. It is imperative when conducting defensible space work that you choose the correct method and tool for the job. Lawn Mowers are for GREEN grass not dead/brown/tall native vegetation.

Additional safe practices include:
– conduct equipment use prior to 10am
– ensure your gas powered equipment has a spark arrest or
-periodically check your equipment for debris build up near the motor, exhaust, and blade decks
-remove rocks from your work area
For additional information visit:

https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent…/equipment-use/

Source = CAL FIRE TCU