EMERGENCY SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
FRS offers emergency services to property owners, insurance companies, utility providers and government agencies during a wildfire event. No matter the location, FRS is here to help with our fire-retardant application services. FRS can typically respond immediately to a neighborhood or evacuation zone experiencing a wildfire event. Depending on the location, the local authorities and fire department must be notified of our arrival so they can give access to the evacuation zone and your property. Fire retardant application is crucial in emergencies, particularly in wildfires or structural fires, because it helps slow or stop the spread of fire, giving people more time to escape and first responders more time to manage the situation. Here’s why it’s important:
1. Slows the Spread of Fire: Fire retardants work by interfering with the chemical reactions that sustain flames, reducing the speed at which fire spreads. This can be especially helpful in wildfires, which can travel quickly across large areas, or in buildings where fire can spread rapidly between rooms or floors.
2. Protects Lives and Property: By slowing down the fire’s spread, fire retardants help protect property and human life, as people have more time to evacuate, and emergency responders have more time to control the fire. It can also help protect valuable property, such as homes, infrastructure, and businesses.
3. Reduces Intensity: Fire retardants can reduce the intensity of the fire, making it less dangerous and easier to control. This can prevent the fire from growing into an uncontrollable blaze, which is critical in preventing large-scale destruction.
4. Supports Firefighters: In wildland firefighting, fire retardant can create firebreaks and barriers to slow the fire’s progress, giving ground crews a better chance to fight the fire effectively.
5. Prevents Rekindling: Some fire retardants are designed to stay active even after the fire has passed, helping prevent the fire from reigniting in certain areas.
In emergencies, the faster a fire can be contained or slowed down, the better the chances of saving