Bullhog Chip Rx

Salt Lake 2 just returned from helping the Salt Lake BLM with a prescribed burn just south of the Dugway Proving Grounds in Skull Valley. We completed saw work around a number of compartments and then assisted the local resources with ignition and holding.

Go to:

http://www.utahfireinfo.gov/rx/SLFO/Release%20about%20RXs.pdf to see a press release regarding the Bureau of Land Management's proposed 2008 prescribed burns, and to

http://www.utahfireinfo.gov/rx/SLFO/Bullhog%20Unit%202%20Map.pdf for a map of the burn unit 2

3900 South Command - Jordan River

Salt Lake 2 went on our first fire of the season today. A half acre fire in the Jordan River Bottoms at about 3900 S and 1100 W. We responded with a number of different agencies who were able to knock down the fire before we arrived. We were then able to utilize our saws and manpower to build hand line around the fire and mop it up.

2008 Season Update

Both Salt Lake 1 and Salt Lake 2 are currently available nationally. Engine 301 and 302 are in the shop again. Continued problems with the hydraulic pump system.

With a foot of new snow in the Wasatch and the foothills greener than the Amazon, it appears unlikely that there will be any local fires in the near future.

Update 10/23/07

The UFA is sending 4 EMT-P to help with the fire suppression efforts in southern California. Saury, Laythen, Ellis, Slatore will be going enroute soon have fun guys.