FL04 AVAILABLE
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE
FL07 AVAILABLE
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
We are headed for a much needed rest.
September 28, 2009
September 27, 2009
Sept 27
FL04 AVAILABLE
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 AVAILABLE CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
On the Road
Tomorrow we'll be on the road towards home. Everyone can use the break.
The weather dude says we might see some dry lightning on Monday afternoon. He didn't think it was very likely a fire would start from it.
A few days off will be nice.
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 AVAILABLE CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
On the Road
Tomorrow we'll be on the road towards home. Everyone can use the break.
The weather dude says we might see some dry lightning on Monday afternoon. He didn't think it was very likely a fire would start from it.
A few days off will be nice.
September 26, 2009
Sept 26
FL04 AVAILABLE
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
108 degrees!!!
That's what the weather dude says. Today is supposed to get hot! Not sure if there will be any wind. I don't think the weather dude knows for sure if the wind will blow. It was supposed to be windy all this past week, but the winds never came. At least not here. The weather dude has had a tough go of it the past few weeks. He's been right about the temps.... but not the winds. I think he is thinking about going to truck driving school. No guessing there....just drive from point A to point B. If it rains...he could turn on the wipers. If it is windy...he could slow down a bit. When he is tired...he could sleep. No more standing in front of everybody at the morning briefing and guessing what the weather is going to do. When he is wrong, he must stand there again tomorrow and guess again.... in front of everybody. Poor weather dude.
The station fire has been contained. It won't be "out" until rain falls onto it. There are areas that we just can't get to. I am glad to see them think about firefighter safety vs. "put the fire out" mentality. It's just not worth injuring a fire fighter.
The battery in my cell phone keeps dying....sooo... if you have tried to call me..... keep trying. Some messages get through, some don't. I will return calls when the new battery arrives.
The AC just kicked on....here we go....
Have a great day!
d
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
108 degrees!!!
That's what the weather dude says. Today is supposed to get hot! Not sure if there will be any wind. I don't think the weather dude knows for sure if the wind will blow. It was supposed to be windy all this past week, but the winds never came. At least not here. The weather dude has had a tough go of it the past few weeks. He's been right about the temps.... but not the winds. I think he is thinking about going to truck driving school. No guessing there....just drive from point A to point B. If it rains...he could turn on the wipers. If it is windy...he could slow down a bit. When he is tired...he could sleep. No more standing in front of everybody at the morning briefing and guessing what the weather is going to do. When he is wrong, he must stand there again tomorrow and guess again.... in front of everybody. Poor weather dude.
The station fire has been contained. It won't be "out" until rain falls onto it. There are areas that we just can't get to. I am glad to see them think about firefighter safety vs. "put the fire out" mentality. It's just not worth injuring a fire fighter.
The battery in my cell phone keeps dying....sooo... if you have tried to call me..... keep trying. Some messages get through, some don't. I will return calls when the new battery arrives.
The AC just kicked on....here we go....
Have a great day!
d
September 25, 2009
Sept 25
FL04 AVAILABLE
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
UPDATE ON Salmon River Hotshot Injuries
I spoke with a family member yesterday who shared good news. The Hotshot had been removed from the ventilator. She walked about 100'. She is improving everyday. Her condition is still very serious, but the outlook is good. Her shoulder is broken into approximately 30 pieces. Her lungs have contusions. Her most immediate threat would be the injuries to her lungs. The long term questions will most likely come from her shoulder injury. All in all, she is lucky to be alive. She is very thankful to all who have helped her.
WINDS!! ?? !!
Where are they? Santa Ana's have not developed here. Every evening, there is a nice warm breeze, but a far cry from a Santa Ana Wind. Our camp is winding down. We are on a glide path for who knows when. It seems they are afraid to land this baby.
At one point we were seeing up to 1500 people per day in the Med Unit. Yesterday we saw 140. Over 50% of the people seen....have colds. I hear them coughing as they walk by.
Hygiene is still an issue...they just don't like to wash anything. It's nasty. The other day we counted 42 people coming out of the blue rooms who didn't wash their hands. In case you don't know what a blue room is......It is a "sani-hut" ... 'toilet" .... "portable john"..... You get the idea. We call them blue rooms because of the blue water that is used to break down the sewage, so it can be sucked up into a truck and hauled away. Some of the Blue Rooms are actually BLUE. But it is the nasty water inside that the blue room is named after. Some blue rooms are cleaner than other blue rooms. Some are so nasty, you don't even want to go inside....you'd rather mess your pants. Some blue rooms are very clean. They are still a public toilet.....nasty. I would think they would go into the blue room only to return to civilization with the desire to scrub the skin from their hands.....but NOOO..*#&##* WAY!!!. I think they savor the thought of the germs they have obtained. I suppose some of the germs make good salad toppings...or change the flavor of their morning coffee. Who knows what they are thinking. Who knows why they insist on keeping these nasty germs as trophies from camp. They are all so eager to take this stuff home to their families. Yuck!
OK...OK...enough! We are still waiting for the winds.
Have wonderfully clean....germ free.....day.
d
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
UPDATE ON Salmon River Hotshot Injuries
I spoke with a family member yesterday who shared good news. The Hotshot had been removed from the ventilator. She walked about 100'. She is improving everyday. Her condition is still very serious, but the outlook is good. Her shoulder is broken into approximately 30 pieces. Her lungs have contusions. Her most immediate threat would be the injuries to her lungs. The long term questions will most likely come from her shoulder injury. All in all, she is lucky to be alive. She is very thankful to all who have helped her.
WINDS!! ?? !!
Where are they? Santa Ana's have not developed here. Every evening, there is a nice warm breeze, but a far cry from a Santa Ana Wind. Our camp is winding down. We are on a glide path for who knows when. It seems they are afraid to land this baby.
At one point we were seeing up to 1500 people per day in the Med Unit. Yesterday we saw 140. Over 50% of the people seen....have colds. I hear them coughing as they walk by.
Hygiene is still an issue...they just don't like to wash anything. It's nasty. The other day we counted 42 people coming out of the blue rooms who didn't wash their hands. In case you don't know what a blue room is......It is a "sani-hut" ... 'toilet" .... "portable john"..... You get the idea. We call them blue rooms because of the blue water that is used to break down the sewage, so it can be sucked up into a truck and hauled away. Some of the Blue Rooms are actually BLUE. But it is the nasty water inside that the blue room is named after. Some blue rooms are cleaner than other blue rooms. Some are so nasty, you don't even want to go inside....you'd rather mess your pants. Some blue rooms are very clean. They are still a public toilet.....nasty. I would think they would go into the blue room only to return to civilization with the desire to scrub the skin from their hands.....but NOOO..*#&##* WAY!!!. I think they savor the thought of the germs they have obtained. I suppose some of the germs make good salad toppings...or change the flavor of their morning coffee. Who knows what they are thinking. Who knows why they insist on keeping these nasty germs as trophies from camp. They are all so eager to take this stuff home to their families. Yuck!
OK...OK...enough! We are still waiting for the winds.
Have wonderfully clean....germ free.....day.
d
September 23, 2009
Sept 23
FL04 AVAILABLE
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
UPDATE ON Salmon River Hotshot Injuries
A member of the Salmon River hotshots was injured in a non-fire line incident on the Silver Fire, PNF, in Quincy. She was struck by piece of heavy equipment, while sleeping in fire camp. Her injuries include fractures to T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 spinous processes, left 5th and 7th ribs, right 10th rib and left scapula. Her most serious injury that is going to require her to remain on a ventilator for several days is a left pneumothorax and lung contusions. She received treatment at the scene by Frontline Medical Personnel and Plumas District Hospital, and was later transferred to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA. You can send her emails via Enloe Medical Center website. The staff will print them and deliver them to her. She continues to communicate with family. She is still in very serious condition.
As for the winds? Nothing yet.
Stay safe.
FL05 AVAILABLE
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
UPDATE ON Salmon River Hotshot Injuries
A member of the Salmon River hotshots was injured in a non-fire line incident on the Silver Fire, PNF, in Quincy. She was struck by piece of heavy equipment, while sleeping in fire camp. Her injuries include fractures to T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 spinous processes, left 5th and 7th ribs, right 10th rib and left scapula. Her most serious injury that is going to require her to remain on a ventilator for several days is a left pneumothorax and lung contusions. She received treatment at the scene by Frontline Medical Personnel and Plumas District Hospital, and was later transferred to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA. You can send her emails via Enloe Medical Center website. The staff will print them and deliver them to her. She continues to communicate with family. She is still in very serious condition.
As for the winds? Nothing yet.
Stay safe.
September 22, 2009
Sept 22
FL04 ASSIGNED CA-PNF-Silver
FL05 AVAILABLE Staged in Northern California
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
Last night, a member of the Salmon River hotshots was injured in a non-fire line incident on the Silver Fire, PNF, in Quincy. She was struck by piece of heavy equipment, while sleeping in fire camp. She received injuries to her chest, lungs, head, shoulder and arm. She received treatment at the scene by Frontline Medical Personnel and Plumas District Hospital, and was later transferred to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA.
I just received a phone call from a family member who says she is communicating with them, but is in very serious condition. The family has asked that she have no visitors at this time. They will keep us all posted on any changes in her condition. The family expressed their gratitude to all who were involved with her care.
Our prayers go out to her and her family.
Our jobs are dangerous. Just because we are in fire camp, does not mean we are free from hazards. Please remain alert. Please watch out for each other.
Everybody stay safe.
The winds are coming....so are the fires.
FL05 AVAILABLE Staged in Northern California
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
Last night, a member of the Salmon River hotshots was injured in a non-fire line incident on the Silver Fire, PNF, in Quincy. She was struck by piece of heavy equipment, while sleeping in fire camp. She received injuries to her chest, lungs, head, shoulder and arm. She received treatment at the scene by Frontline Medical Personnel and Plumas District Hospital, and was later transferred to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA.
I just received a phone call from a family member who says she is communicating with them, but is in very serious condition. The family has asked that she have no visitors at this time. They will keep us all posted on any changes in her condition. The family expressed their gratitude to all who were involved with her care.
Our prayers go out to her and her family.
Our jobs are dangerous. Just because we are in fire camp, does not mean we are free from hazards. Please remain alert. Please watch out for each other.
Everybody stay safe.
The winds are coming....so are the fires.
September 21, 2009
Sept 21
FL04 ASSIGNED CA-PNF-Silver
FL05 ASSIGNED Shasta-Trinity Marijuana Eradication
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
Tuesday (first day of Fall) brings So Cal a moderate offshore wind event. Red flags posted.
AREAS OF NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL DEVELOP LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY THROUGH FAVORED PASSES AND CANYONS...WITH LIGHTER OFFSHORE WIND SPEEDS EXPECTED TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY.
This will be the first "Santa Ana's" of the season. Strike teams of engines and personnel are staged throughout the state.
The Station Fire is very quiet today. It looks like we've put this one astern. We will see if it stays asleep with the winds. If it does we will be home very soon. If it doesn't, the show will start all over again.
FL04 is in Quincy at the Silver Fire.
Nurse Ashley is at the helm, with Lilly (the Scallywag).
FL05 is in Weaverville
staffed by Buccaneer Chad and Captain Finch.
FL06 is in Port here in Southern California.
FL07 is here at the Station Fire
staffed by Dj with mates, James, Karen, and Garv (the scourge of the Seven Seas).
Toaka is at home......waiting for a snack from dad.
FL05 ASSIGNED Shasta-Trinity Marijuana Eradication
FL06 AVAILABLE Staged in Southern California
FL07 ASSIGNED CA-ANF-Station - Santa Fe Dam
We also have available through Frontline Medical....
3000gal Potable Water Tenders Ryans Water Services
Gray Water Vacuum Trucks Ryans Water Services
Handwashing Stations Ryans Water Services, Exceptional Fire Support
Shower Units BrookStone
Tents InTents
Laundry Service Exceptional Fire Support
Low-Boy Equipment Haulers Ryans Water Services
Drivers with 1 Ton 4x4 and Trailers H and H Constructors
Air Traffic Control Trailers Stockdale Fire Support, BrookStone
Copy Service / GIS Fire Dawg
Other Overhead Positions - MEDL, RESL, STAM, RCDM, DIVS, FBAN, INCM
(all OH positions can be requested through Plumas National Forest - Graeagle Fire - or contact Frontline Medical)
Tuesday (first day of Fall) brings So Cal a moderate offshore wind event. Red flags posted.
AREAS OF NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 45 MPH WILL DEVELOP LATE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY THROUGH FAVORED PASSES AND CANYONS...WITH LIGHTER OFFSHORE WIND SPEEDS EXPECTED TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY.
This will be the first "Santa Ana's" of the season. Strike teams of engines and personnel are staged throughout the state.
The Station Fire is very quiet today. It looks like we've put this one astern. We will see if it stays asleep with the winds. If it does we will be home very soon. If it doesn't, the show will start all over again.
FL04 is in Quincy at the Silver Fire.
Nurse Ashley is at the helm, with Lilly (the Scallywag).
FL05 is in Weaverville
staffed by Buccaneer Chad and Captain Finch.
FL06 is in Port here in Southern California.
FL07 is here at the Station Fire
staffed by Dj with mates, James, Karen, and Garv (the scourge of the Seven Seas).
Toaka is at home......waiting for a snack from dad.
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