Barn Safety Tips From King County Fire Department

In light of the recent barn fire in Auburn, the Mountain View Fire & Rescue/Black Diamond Fire Department officials offer some safety tips to keep local barn owners and their animals safe.

• Be sure to have working fire extinguishers and know how to use them. 

• Have an escape plan for fires and other emergencies. 

• Have a phone tree to notify people during an emergency. 

• Have an out of area contact in case local calls can’t be made. 

• Have a plan on transporting livestock during an emergency. 

• Have photos of your animal(s) with important information (phone number, vet info, etc.) on the stall, in the trailer and at home in case of an emergency.