Fire Management Resources
ReMA’s fire management resources, including our member-only fire prevention and management plan, help recyclers better understand and mitigate potential risks, and operate as safely as possible.
ReMA Fire Prevention Plan
ReMA’s fire prevention and management plan was developed by fire science, insurance, and recycled materials industry professionals. It is meant to be used as a guidance document to help business owners, operators, and EHS professionals better understand and mitigate potential risks before they become bigger problems.
This is a guidance document on how to prepare a fire prevention plan, fight incipient stage fires, and be prepared in the event of a crisis management scenario. It is NOT designed to provide a template for such plans. It is up to each facility to prepare plans that fit its business operations. Because each recyclable material processing facility is different and faces unique issues, each plan must be site- and business-specific. The authors of this plan encourage each site to review its operations based on the guidance this document provides.
The document(s) on this page is not under a scheduled document review process unless noted. No assurances are made or implied in terms of whether it is up to date with current regulations, interpretations, or case law. The document(s) is provided for general informational purposes only.
Fire Prevention and Management Plan
The Fire Prevention and Management Plan is available to ReMA Members and requires login to access. If you would like a copy, please contact [email protected].
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Fire Safety Guidelines for Tire Processors
ReMA’s Tire and Rubber Division developed the Fire Safety Guidelines for Tire Processors to encourage tire recyclers to operate their facilities safely, as safety is one of ReMA’s core values. Not every section of this document will apply to every tire recycling facility as each facility is unique in its design, layout, and operation, etc. Readers should review this document in its entirety in order to determine which sections are applicable. The document examines each phase of a typical tire recycling facility and outlines approaches for practices and procedures associated with that particular phase of the recycling process.
The Guidelines were last updated on March 20, 2024, and adopted by the ReMA Board of Directors on April 15, 2024.
Support for Recyclers
Additional Resources
Explore our additional resources for valuable information to support the recycling industry and its professionals.
Safety in Recycling
Safety and Compliance
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services including in-person and virtual options.
On-Demand Training
ReMA’s on-demand safety courses provide essential safety training around important industry-related topics such as electric vehicles, lockout/tagout, forklift operation, and general safety best practices. These courses can be completed online, anytime.
ReMA Safety Calendar
ReMA’s monthly EHS calendar provides links to resources on specific environmental, health, and safety topics for the recycled materials industry. We encourage you to use these tools as training resources throughout the year.
ReMA Safety Resources by Topic
Recommended Industry Safety Practices (RISPs) adopted by the ReMA Board of Directors.
Transportation Safety
These resources are designed specifically for those who drive and operate vehicles in the recycled materials industry.