Method of and apparatus for applying fire and smoke inhibiting compositions on ground surfaces before the incidence of wild-fires, and also thereafter, upon smoldering ambers and ashes to reduce smoke and suppress fire re-ignition

A method of making and applying a fire and smoke inhibiting slurry composition on ground surfaces before the incidence of wild-fires, and/or also thereafter, upon smoldering ambers and ashes to reduce smoke and suppress fire re-ignition, said method comprising the steps of:

• (a) blending wood and/or cellulose fibers, and clean fire inhibiting chemicals (CFIC) with a supply of water to make up a fire and smoke inhibiting slurry composition;
• (b) mixing the blended fire and smoke inhibiting slurry composition in a mixing tank on a mobile vehicle supporting hydraulic spray equipment;
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• (c) hydraulically spraying the mixed fire and smoke inhibiting slurry mixture on a ground surface using said hydraulic spray equipment supported on the mobile spray vehicle,
• wherein, once said fire and smoke inhibiting slurry coating has dried, and adheres to said ground surface, said slurry coating providing erosion control, and fire protection and smoke reduction in the presence of a wildfire.