Why You Need a Fire Evacuation Bag
Fire season in Northern California isn’t going away, with the Caldor fire just one of many this year currently burning to close for comfort for residents in Sonoma County. Even though the fire is currently threatening South Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas, it's already burnt up an estimated 145,000 acres since it started on the 14th of August. Since then, it's only been 12% contained. While Napa County, Marin County, and nearby communities aren’t in immediate danger, many are keeping a close eye as it spreads through the Eldorado National Forest.
The scary scene playing out for residents in the path of the Caldor fire is all too familiar for Sonoma County homeowners -- and should serve as a good reminder of why fire preparedness is so important. Knowing your household's plan for fire evacuation is so crucial, especially during these extreme fire seasons.
Think Ahead with Accessible GO KIT Options
Wildfires often spread quicker than people can imagine. Hazardous embers can travel as much as five miles beyond the front of a wildfire, especially in high wind situations. Before you realize it, roads may be shut down, making accessibility and evacuations urgent. In a wildfire situation, every second counts, which is why having a “GO KIT” that you don’t have to give a second thought ready for your evacuation can be lifesaving.
Firebrand created these kits with crucial essentials to ensure people are prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Each backpack comes with customized safety gear, offered in a variety of packages that are tailored for different household needs. Hand-selected by our fire safety experts, these items are meant to equip you and your family to face the urgent evacuations that wildfires can suddenly create. Most people don’t keep these items in their house, even if they consider themselves “prepared” for a fire evacuation, without the right tools in hand at the drop of the pin, preparation can quickly dissolve.
First Responder
The simplest of our kits available, The First Responder covers all the basics you may need in a fire evacuation. We created this kit with smaller households in mind, as well as for individuals who may want to keep a smaller bag in the car or at the office for when returning home first isn’t an option.
Included in the Firebrand small backpack:
Anti fire smoke mask
Odyssey fire goggle
Headlamp
Heat resistant gloves
Small first aid kit
Burn shield
Small fire/waterproof document bag
Toiletries w/ wipes added
Rescue whistle
Bags of water x 3
Again, this is our smallest and “leanest” backpack, meant to cover the bare necessities of an individual or smaller household in a fire emergency.
The Survivor
Considered our “standard” size backpack, The Survivor GO KIT, is equipped with expanded essentials for your wildfire evacuation. We recommend this option for an average size household, providing preparedness and peace of mind.
In The Survivor bag you will receive the following:
Anti fire smoke mask
Odyssey fire goggle
Headlamp
Heat resistant gloves
Small first aid kit
Burn shield
Small fire/waterproof document bag
Toiletries w/ wipes added
Rescue whistle
Bags of water x 3
Additional person add ons to consider based on household size:
Anti fire smoke mask
Odyssey fire goggle
Headlamp
Heat resistant gloves
Burn shield
Toiletries w/ wipes
Rescue whistle
5 bags of water
The Defender
While we believe all of our GO Kits help households improve preparedness for fire emergencies, The Defender is truly our most robust kit. Inside, you will find everything you need to have peace of mind about your home’s readiness in the event of a fire evacuation.
Inside our Firebrand larger bag you will find:
Anti fire smoke mask
Odyssey fire goggle
Fire proof /fire suppression blanket
Crank flashlight/radio/charger
Headlamp
Heat resistant gloves
Large first aid kt
Burn shield
Large fire/water proof document bag
Toiletries w/ wipes added
Rescue whistle
Bags of water x 10
Helmet
Flame resistant coveralls
Flame resistant Nomex hood
NOAA radio
Every component of our fire safety GO KITs have been hand-selected by the construction, home safety, and wildfire response experts at Firebrand Safety Systems. Based in Sonoma and Napa, our Northern California team has 40 years of experience. We are dedicated to helping our community stay safe and prepared in the face of wildfires.
Fire Safety Experience Poured Into Our GO KITs
With a collective four decades of experience in fire safety and training, wildfire response, and construction, our Sonoma County fire safety professionals designed GO KITs with the local community in mind. We know how dangerous wildfire seasons have become in Northern California -- and how quickly the situation can escalate. With the lack of fire-specific emergency kits on the market, we decided to provide a solution that could meet very essential needs for households on the go in fire evacuations. These kits are meant to be kept in an accessible spot so that you can simply grab one bag with all the life-saving essential equipment needed in a fire emergency.
We have poured hours and hours of research, hands-on experience, and fine-tuned selection of each piece of equipment into these bags, customized to serve the purpose of protecting lives threatened by wildfire danger. If you are interested in preparing your home with a GO KIT, please review our options and consider stocking your home today.