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Install and maintain smoke alarms in all buildings and barns.
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Place fire extinguishers in every building. Be sure to check them regularly to see if they’re charged, aren’t rusted or damaged, and don’t have debris blocking the nozzle.
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Make and practice an evacuation plan that includes relocating animals and livestock that may be in danger.
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Keep the property clean of trash and combustible material.
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Create noncombustible areas around spaces where equipment, fuel, and hay are stored.
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Move any aboveground fuel storage tanks at least 40 feet away from buildings.
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Make sure the property has access to an adequate water supply such as an irrigation ditch, cistern, tank, or pond.
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Park tractors and equipment away from combustible materials.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has resources about how to prepare your ranch for wildfire, mapping your property, and more.