One of our SWOG members has just had a frightening and painful encounter with the mix of fire and petrol. I am pleased to say that he is now ok and recovering, but he did want to mention what they learnt from the experience. Isolation in woods! Thankfully J had his wife with him to help, but they had to rely on a nearby house owner to drive them to hospital.
We are often very isolated in our woods and it is so important that people know where we are and when. Try not to work alone and if you must be there on your own, it is advisable that you tell someone where you are and arrange some kind of calling in system. Many of us do not have mobile phone reception and this must be taken in to account.
Please also work out how emergency vehicles might access the land and get to where you are.
It is important to have a large amount of water available near the fire (which helped J a lot!) and a good first aid kit. Near you, not locked in the car or in storage.
Talk about what you will do if... especially if children are around. Do your kids know what to do if something happens to you?
Any other thoughts?
Get well soon J!