Rural Residents
Self-reliance is the rule for fire safety for many people. If you live in an area where the local fire department is more than a few minutes away because of travel time or distance, or if you are outside the limits of the nearest town, be sure you know how to be self-reliant in a fire emergency. USFA encourages you to use the fire safety tips on this Web page to help you protect yourself, your home and its surroundings from fire.
Source: US Fire Administration