The guide examines the major causes of farm building fires and what can be done to reduce the associated risks. The concepts of fire safety and how they are applied are covered. Strategies are also discussed, using best management practices, to reduce the impact on property and business in the event that a fire does occur.

Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm was developed for consideration in relation to farm buildings such as livestock barns, grain and equipment storage facilities, and other similar farm buildings of low human occupancy.