Fire protection

Forest fire readiness checklist

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Mineralized strips ≥1.5 m around compartments
Firebreaks ≥3 m along roads
Water source/reservoir within 5 km
Equipment: backpack sprayers, pump, tools
Patrols during high fire danger
No open fire signs at boundaries
Fire plan and emergency contacts on duty
Vehicle access routes verified

Critical gaps in fire protection

A mineralized strip is a soil-cleared band that stops surface fire; width ≥1.5 m around compartments, ≥3 m for main breaks. Fire season in Ukraine is usually April–October; in dry weather danger class is 4–5. Source: Ukrainian forest fire safety rules.