{"id":16661,"date":"2020-07-09T23:05:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T23:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.perimeter-solutions.com\/?p=16661"},"modified":"2020-12-02T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T15:39:05","slug":"two-arizona-animal-rescue-organizations-deploying-phos-chek-fire-retardant-as-defense-against-nearby-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.perimeter-solutions.com\/en\/2020\/07\/two-arizona-animal-rescue-organizations-deploying-phos-chek-fire-retardant-as-defense-against-nearby-wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Arizona Animal Rescue Organizations Deploying PHOS-CHEK\u00ae Fire Retardant as Defense Against Nearby Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Novel Approach to Proactive Protection Seen as \u2018Next Step\u2019 in Creating Defensible Space for Animals that Must Shelter-in-Place<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clayton, MO 8 July 2020<\/strong> \u2013 Perimeter Solutions announced that two of central Arizona\u2019s best known animal rescue organizations are employing a new approach to protecting their facilities and the animals they house, by using the same technology employed by the USDA Forest Service to slow the onslaught of wildfire in what is one of Arizona\u2019s worst fire seasons in memory. The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization (AERO), specializing in rescue and rehabilitation of horses and the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center that shelters and cares for over a dozen animal species, will be applying Perimeter Solutions\u2019 PHOS-CHEK<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> LC95W Fire Retardant on their respective properties in early July. PHOS-CHEK LC95W is a ground applied version of the fire retardant best known as \u2018that red stuff\u2019 used around the world in aerial firefighting operations. The fire retardant, which will be applied on vegetation and on vulnerable facilities, is designed to make each less likely to burn if contacted by flying embers. The two organizations, which has extensive experience supporting Arizona firefighting organizations with fire-related animal rescue, house hundreds of animals, many of which are not suited for evacuation. Both organizations look on the proactive use of ground applied fire retardant as a demonstration project for property owners in an area that is home to thousands of difficult-to-evacuate animals.<\/p>\n<p>According to Wes Bolsen, Director of Wildfire Prevention for Perimeter Solutions, preventative ground application of fire retardant is increasingly being seen as an added element of preparation for what are increasingly dangerous and unpredictable fire seasons in many portions of the United States. \u201cThe devastation caused by wildfire is so complete that we need to do everything we can to stop its ignition and spread. Creating defensible space by smart management of vegetation is an important concept in preparing properties and communities for a wildfire situation. We look at preventative ground application of a long-term fire retardant in advance of wildfire conditions as one more tool in the defensible space toolbox,\u201d he said. \u201cAt Perimeter, we talk about \u2018protecting the things you can\u2019t afford to lose\u2019. I think Soleil Dolce from AERO and Linda Searles from Southwest Wildlife Conservation show their commitment and vision in seeking out new solutions to protect their animals and their community from wildfire,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Commitment to Protecting Large Animals &amp; Wildlife<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soleil Dolce, Vice President of AERO has been involved with the equine rescue and rehabilitation organization since 2003. AERO is a highly specialized health center for rescue horses that require intensive medical care \u2013 often lasting between 9 and 18 months. Currently, the facility is housing more than 20 horses on its 5-acre property. One of AERO\u2019s key activities centers on emergency livestock services to police and fire departments across the state, which is how she became involved with the effects of wildfire on animals. \u201cWe\u2019re in a community that has a large number of livestock in a small area. Fires move rapidly, which makes it difficult to get animals out. I had been researching solutions for fire prevention on the Web and I ran into PHOS-CHEK. It matched what we were looking for since it is approved for use by the USDA Forest Service, it\u2019s a long-term fire retardant that is environmentally friendly and it stores well, so we can apply it year over year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Neighbor Linda Searle is Executive Director\/Research for 25-year old Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. With additional livestock and an influx of baby animals during \u2018orphan season\u2019 the 10-acre property is currently home to nearly 400 animals ranging from the endangered Mexican Grey Wolf to bobcats, bears, mountain lions and a striped skunk named Roger who works as an education animal. Searle wants extra protection for her compound because nearby neighbors have a difficult time cutting back the vegetation that becomes fuel for wildfires and flying embers. \u201cSome of the properties are quite large and either for economic or conservation reasons the owners don\u2019t always do the best job of creating defensible space. Some of my pens run right up to the property line and I was looking for a way to protect our property,\u201d she said of her interest in fire retardant technology.<\/p>\n<p>The plan for both groups is to apply an initial spraying of PHOS-CHEK at critical areas around their properties \u2013 and then hold some back in case of further need down the road. PHOS-CHEK LC95W offers easy, rapid application and durable protection over the length of a typical fire season.<\/p>\n<p>About the project, says Dolce: \u201cWe want to become an example for the community to demonstrate different ways you can do fire protection \u2013 even in times like this year, where high winds are causing ember jumps of 300 feet. We\u2019d like to encourage other property owners and even the Arizona Department of Transportation to engage in the kind of proactive preventative measures that fire retardant can provide,\u201d she said.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Perimeter Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Perimeter Solutions operates as a leading specialty chemicals business, producing high quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals with a broad product offering across fire retardant and fire suppressant foam applications. Perimeter Solutions is the only company with fire retardant products qualified for use by the US Forest Service (USFS). Perimeter Solutions produces major brands known throughout the world like PHOS-CHEK<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and FIRE-TROL<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> retardant, foam and gel products; AUXQUIMIA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and SOLBERG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> foam products; and BIOGEMA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> extinguishing agents and retardants. More info: www.perimeter-solutions.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Resource Advantage<br \/>\nBarbara A. 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