Klen & Honor
I was watching the owls nest near the riverbank and realized we could put a firebreak in place before the dry season. Have you ever drafted a contingency plan for that?
Yes, I’ve prepared a standard firebreak protocol that fits this scenario. First, identify the precise 1.5‑kilometer stretch along the riverbank that needs the break and map the existing vegetation density. Second, schedule a crew of four at 0600 hours on a clear day—morning dew still on the leaves, optimal for cutting. Third, use chainsaws to clear all brush down to 20 centimeters in depth, leaving a 0.5‑meter buffer zone of fire‑resistant material such as gravel or sand. Fourth, install a temporary firebreak marker—concrete blocks spaced every 50 meters—to delineate the boundary and prevent encroachment. Fifth, set up a 24‑hour monitoring post with a satellite phone and a weather‑station link for real‑time humidity and wind data. Finally, document every step in a logbook and generate a quick‑reference sheet for emergency responders. That’s the plan, executed on schedule, no surprises.