Fire Safety and Your Barn

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Fire Resistant modular steel barn

 Still like the look of a wood barn?

In 2002-2005, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated average of 1,090 barn

structure fires, annually. These fires resulted in an annual average of 2 civilian deaths, 10 civilian

injuries, and $32.4 million in direct property damage. These estimates are based on data from the

U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and the

National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual fire department experience survey.

By Associated Press, Published: May 31, 2011

WEST GROVE, Pa. — An early morning barn fire in eastern Pennsylvania has killed six horses said to have Olympic potential.

 

Dozens of Horses Killed in Barn Fires

By Kriston Capps

Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010

Dozens of horses were killed in a fire at Charles Town Races and Slots in West Virginia

 

We can talk about all the advantages of modular steel barns from crib proof, chew proof, kick proof, and being sanitary but the most valuable feature is its fire resistant quality with the use of non-combustible materials on all exposed surfaces.

Check out some addtional steps to ensure the fire safety of your barn with this link from The U.S. Humane Society

http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/Horse-Barn-Fire-Publication.pdf