Wildland Fire Fighting 2007

DALKENA – Nine volunteer firefighters attended a Basic Wildland Firefighter Training held at the Dalkena Fire Station May 12-13. The class was part of efforts to gear up for the upcoming wildland fire season. The class was coordinated by Captain Steve Scott of Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 4 and included instructors from Fire District No. 3, the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.

The firefighters learned about the safety and the influence weather, fuels and terrain have on the wildland fire environment. They had the opportunity for some hands-on training as well. On Sunday, some volunteers participated in a field exercise in which they constructed fire lines, drafted water from a static source and learned the use of drip torches.

The volunteers would also like to emphasize fire safety for the public during the upcoming wildland season and urge people to abide the burning regulations. The Burn Hotline, 1-800-323-BURN, is available 24 hours a day for information on burning limitations.

Published in the Newport Miner - May 23, 2007

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