Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Barn Fire Safety Checklist
A barn fire safety checklist for livestock and horse owners to review wiring, heaters, hay, exits, and animal release plans before a fire can start.
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What is on this checklist
- Wiring in conduit and sound
- Heaters and lamps secured
- Hay stored apart from animals
- Aisles and doors clear
- Halters hung at stalls
- Extinguishers at each entry
- Smoke and heat alarms tested
- Animal release plan written
- Hydrant or water source ready
- No smoking sign posted
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with Ready.gov and eXtension.
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