Lesson 2: Apply Pre-planning to Agricultural Operations
Learning Outcome
Farms and ranches are vital to our communities, but they also present unique and underestimated risks for emergency responders. By understanding the specific hazards present on local farms/ranches and building strong relationships with agricultural producers, responders can significantly improve outcomes when every second counts.
After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to do the following:
- Provide an example of one hazard to pre-plan on an agricultural operation.
- Provide an example of one resource to pre-plan on an agricultural operation.
Slide Presentation: Select the arrow button below to view each slide. This presentation focuses on key considerations for pre-planning agricultural emergencies.
Ungraded Knowledge Check: Select the correct answer in the multiple choice question below.
Writing Activity: Type your answer in the box. Remember to keep your resources where you can easily find them.
What’s on a Farm Activity: Using your mouse, hover over the plus signs to see the different structures on a farm. Select the plus signs to view pictures of each structure.
Slide Presentation: Select the arrow button below to view each slide. This presentation focuses on 10 farm mappable items. Where would a firefighter or other emergency responder even start?
Search Activity: Find the electrical unit in the 360 image below by using your mouse. Next, select the hand icon to answer the question.
Effective emergency response in agricultural settings begins long before an incident occurs. Through thorough pre-planning, regular training, and strong collaboration with local farmers and ranchers, first responders can prepare for the wide range of challenges these environments present.
Now, let’s learn about Farm Mapper.