Former Crew 1 Sawyer Jesse Carpenter starts his career as a full time structural firefighter today. Congratulations, Jesse. He is so fit he needed a doctor's note to come to work because his resting heart rate is so low.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Full Time
Former Crew 1 Sawyer Jesse Carpenter starts his career as a full time structural firefighter today. Congratulations, Jesse. He is so fit he needed a doctor's note to come to work because his resting heart rate is so low.
Preseason Training
After a quick morning workout Nate realized he had torn the skin off his hands doing hanging ladder climbs. I had to tape his hands up so he could ride his bike for an hour later that day.
What are you doing to get ready for the season?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2009 Interviews
The Wildland Bureau is no longer accepting applications for the 2009 fire season. We had a record number of applicants this year and appreciate everyone's interest. We are looking forward to seeing the applicants at the qualifying run this weekend. Those individuals that pass the run will be invited to an interview next week.
At this time we do not know how many people we will need to hire. This number depends upon returning firefighters and several other factors.
We have ongoing training scheduled throughout the spring for various personnel. We anticipate starting preseason training for everyone sometime in the middle of May.
At this time we do not know how many people we will need to hire. This number depends upon returning firefighters and several other factors.
We have ongoing training scheduled throughout the spring for various personnel. We anticipate starting preseason training for everyone sometime in the middle of May.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
2009 Employment
UFA Wildland Bureau is now accepting applications for the 2009 wildland fire season. An application is available on the Unified Fire Authority website (http://www.unifiedfire.org/) under "opportunities."
The application will also be available soon on our wildland bureau site. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties posting it there.
The application will also be available soon on our wildland bureau site. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties posting it there.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Another Season Ends
Another successful wildland season has come to an end for the Unified Fire Wildland Resources. Both crews and engines ended the summer with a tour to the Umpqua National Forest located north of Medford, Oregon. All were assigned to the Rattle Fire, a problematic incident that had been burning since mid July. With help from our excellent choice of tactics and of course, Mother Nature the fire slowed and nearly all resources were released.
The crews and engines returned home with just enough time to rehab gear, have our end of the season party and send everyone on their way.
Due to the hard work by everyone involved, 2008 was a safe and successful season for the UFA Wildland Division.
The crews and engines returned home with just enough time to rehab gear, have our end of the season party and send everyone on their way.
Due to the hard work by everyone involved, 2008 was a safe and successful season for the UFA Wildland Division.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Tioga Fire, Inyo National Forest, CA
Salt Lake 1 and 2 are off to California again. This time to the Inyo National Forest to help support their initial attack activities. We have spent the last two days on the Tioga fire, a 22 acre, human caused fire next to Mono Lake, about 100 miles south of Carson City, NV.
Salt Lake 1, after working a night shift motored off to the one tenth acre Log Cabin Fire just around the bend from the Tioga.
Both fires are nearly wrapped up
Salt Lake 1, after working a night shift motored off to the one tenth acre Log Cabin Fire just around the bend from the Tioga.
Both fires are nearly wrapped up
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Devil Fire
Salt Lake 1 and 2 jetted off to the Devil fire northwest of the Great Salt Lake on sunday night. We arrived home last night after three days of desert fun at the Bureau of Land Management's Rosebud Field Station. The fire burned 1588 acres the afternoon before we arrived, but once we arrived the wind-driven pj and sage had cooled off significantly. We put in saw line around a portion, and Shaun Mullins, as Dozer Boss - Trainee, helped put dozer line around the rest of the burn.
For more info, click on the title of this post, or go to www.utahfireinfo.gov
For more info, click on the title of this post, or go to www.utahfireinfo.gov
Monday, August 4, 2008
Spring Lake Fire
Immediately after declaring the City Creek Canyon Fire "controlled" Salt Lake 2 was dispatched to a new start in Utah County. The Spring Lake Fire, started by powerlines, was burning actively just outside of the town of Payson, Utah. When we arrived, 15 mph winds were pushing the fire towards the town. Working until 2:00 am, we were able to burn out a portion of roads outside of the town and help ferry the fire up into the hills.
After a few hours of sleep, we were right back at it, constructing direct handline up a ridgeline above the community. With the help of a fleet of heavy tankers and SEATs, we were able to make good progress.
As of monday afternoon, the fire is in a state that it can be turned back over from the Type 2 IMT to the local district.
To see some of the news coverage along with photos and video go to:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3928344
After a few hours of sleep, we were right back at it, constructing direct handline up a ridgeline above the community. With the help of a fleet of heavy tankers and SEATs, we were able to make good progress.
As of monday afternoon, the fire is in a state that it can be turned back over from the Type 2 IMT to the local district.
To see some of the news coverage along with photos and video go to:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3928344
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