Prudhomme Fire & Rescue

09/02/2026

Some good info here!

🔥 PREVENT MACHINERY FIRES BEFORE THEY START! 🚜

Harvest and busy seasons mean long hours and hard-working equipment—but taking a few minutes for safety can prevent a costly fire.

Before operating machinery each day:

✅ Check for crop residue around engines, exhausts, belts and chains
✅ Inspect wiring, belts, moving parts and exhaust systems for damage or wear
✅ Look for oil, fuel or other fluid leaks
✅ Watch for any burning electrical smell

⛽ Fuel Safely
• Never refuel with the engine running
• Let hot engines cool before refuelling
• No cell phones or electronic devices while fuelling
• Never smoke while fuelling
• Avoid getting in and out of equipment during fuelling—static electricity can ignite fuel vapours
• Clean up spills before starting the equipment

🚨 IF A MACHINE FIRE STARTS
Shut down the engine if safe to do so, grab the extinguisher, get out and call for help. Approach fires with extreme caution—opening hatches or compartments can cause flames to flare up.

If the fire is spreading, difficult to access, or beyond your ability to control, DO NOT take unnecessary risks. Get to safety!

07/21/2026

07/17/2026

Here is an example from the Canadian Red across of what should be in an emergency kit. Customize it as you see fit for your needs.

Severe weather has effected many people across the province as of late, and has led the Canadian Red Cross to ...

07/17/2026

Here is a link to a basic kit that the RED CROSS recommends having. Customize as you see fit for your needs.

Stay safe and stay hydrated this weekend!

Severe weather has effected many people across the province as of late, and has led the Canadian Red Cross to ...

07/13/2026

Some interesting weather this past week right??!!

Now that Mother Nature has settled down a little bit, are YOU prepared?

If you had to leave your house in a hurry > > >
-do you know where your important documents are?
-do you know how to shut the water off to your property and does that pesky old valve even work?
-how about that emergency 72 hr kit that we have talked about over the years, did you put one together? If you did, good job!
How about having a look at it and maybe swapping some stuff out or updating it.

You don’t have one yet??? Well, now is the perfect time to throw a few things together. There are many resources available for a guide to what we should have in our kits.

Google “72 hour kit” and you will have ample information. It doesn’t have to be elaborate but we all should have something put together.

We will post a few pictures of some kits as the week goes on.

Stay safe this summer everyone!

06/22/2026

Eyes to the skies this afternoon folks. There have been a few sighting of a few funnel clouds in our area.

How is everyone’s 72 hour kit?? When this system passes, it might be a good time to go and have a look at it!!

05/27/2026

Not sure if your RM has a fire ban in place? Check out the link below for the latest information.

05/27/2026

Conditions have certainly changed in the last week! Be fire wise when burning!!

Call in controlled burns 1-866-404-4911

05/18/2026

Repost from 2021.

It’s not an easy job but it sure is worthwhile.