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… used” became most apparent to me as one of the developers of the Grant West Prescribed Fire Staff Ride which highlights the loss of Danny Holmes of the Arrowhead Hotshot Crew during the Grant West Prescribed Fire in Kings Canyon National Park on October 2, 2004. This was my slide which I applied. Without it, I don’t feel I would … the fire and arrived a couple of hours later at the airport. This is when and where I would make the last notification of the loss of Brian Hughes to the 2018 Arrowhead Hotshots. The crew then contacted their family members, informing them they were safe, as well as any needed support they needed once they were informed that Brian did not …

… Fire on Storm King Mountain outside of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on July 6, 1994. We lost 14 firefighters on that day, nine members from our Prineville Interagency Hotshot Crew. The room with a view was my safety zone, a place where the media couldn’t find me, where supervisors felt I had competencies to complete a task, manage the … and acceptance, and the inability to share traumatic experiences. Social connectedness allows for the sharing of reactions and experiences. As a young female hotshot in July of 1994, I lost my social support in the form of the crew unit, in the form of the four women and five men who were my best friends and who died on the …

… of Grand Junction, in the Battlement Creek drainage. The fire is burning over an elevation range of 6200-8400 ft on a steep west-facing slope. Friday July 16, 0630, two hotshot crews from the Coconino NF Arizona arrive at the Battlement Creek fire. This is the seventeenth fire of the first season for the newly formed Mormon Lake Hotshot Crew. The strategy is to prevent western and southern spread. The crews begin a major burnout of the catline (dozer line) from the rocky bluffs (Point A) at about …

… GNP3 crew boss and a DIVS. Extreme fire behavior is discussed at the GNP3 crew briefing and is characterized as “normal”. 0900 GNP3 is assigned to support 2 Interagency Hotshot Crews asked to burnout from Big Safety Zone to the NW and the dozer line to Black Safety Zone. The dozer line is about ‰ mile north of the head of the fire. 1100 … winds. Overhead feels if they “didn’t attempt a burn, the fire would get away”. Plan is changed to burnout from the east to the west instead—the very plan that the hotshots had refused. 1430 Due to concerns regarding GPN3 crew’s lack of experience and fitness, only 3 members and the crew boss are used for the firing operation. 1500 …

… is about five acres with two spots ahead of it. An engine with three firefighters arrives just after 2300. One engine arrives just before midnight, and an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) arrives at 0100 hours. By 0530 on July 10th there are seven spots covering about five to six acres. Two spots are approximately one acre each. After … is about five acres with two spots ahead of it. An engine with three firefighters arrives just after 2300. One engine arrives just before midnight, and an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) arrives at 0100 hours. By 0530 on July 10th there are seven spots covering about five to six acres. Two spots are approximately one acre each. After … is about five acres with two spots ahead of it. An engine with three firefighters arrives just after 2300. One engine arrives just before midnight, and an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) arrives at 0100 hours. By 0530 on July 10th there are seven spots covering about five to six acres. Two spots are approximately one acre each. After …

… 2? Thirtymile Fire – The Morning of July 10th (Watch Learning from the Thirtymile Fire video https://youtu.be/4NFbBC2oqR0, from 25:00 to 57:12 minutes) As the Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) tries to get some rest, a crew member from the Type 2 Crew wakes the IHC Superintendent to request help. The IHC returns to the fire around 1400 with … 2? Thirtymile Fire – The Morning of July 10th (Watch Learning from the Thirtymile Fire video https://youtu.be/4NFbBC2oqR0, from 25:00 to 57:12 minutes) As the Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) tries to get some rest, a crew member from the Type 2 Crew wakes the IHC Superintendent to request help. The IHC returns to the fire around 1400 with … 2? Thirtymile Fire – The Morning of July 10th (Watch Learning from the Thirtymile Fire video https://youtu.be/4NFbBC2oqR0, from 25:00 to 57:12 minutes) As the Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) tries to get some rest, a crew member from the Type 2 Crew wakes the IHC Superintendent to request help. The IHC returns to the fire around 1400 with …

… to the sandbar they joined the crew member in the river. One of the squad bosses radioed for help, saying they were not in a condition to self-extricate. The Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) that had already organized for a rescue operation had to make two attempts to access the entrapment site due to heat and fallen snags. Upon arrival, the … to the sandbar they joined the crew member in the river. One of the squad bosses radioed for help, saying they were not in a condition to self-extricate. The Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) that had already organized for a rescue operation had to make two attempts to access the entrapment site due to heat and fallen snags. Upon arrival, the … to the sandbar they joined the crew member in the river. One of the squad bosses radioed for help, saying they were not in a condition to self-extricate. The Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) that had already organized for a rescue operation had to make two attempts to access the entrapment site due to heat and fallen snags. Upon arrival, the …

… of Grand Junction, in the Battlement Creek drainage. The f ire is burning over an elevation range of 6200-8400 ft on a steep west-facing slope. Friday July 16, 0630, two hotshot crews from the Coconino NF Arizona arrive at the Battlement Creek fire. This is the seventeenth fire of the first season for the newly formed Mormon Lake Hotshot Crew. The strategy is to prevent western and southern spread. The crews begin a major burnout of the catline (dozer line) from the rocky bluffs (Point A) at about …

… Grove Sub District of Kings Canyon National Park. This park has long been known for its active prescribed fire program and, since 1981, has been home to the Arrowhead Hotshots. The unit being burned this day has been burned several times before. The predominant tree in this unit is White Fir, a high-risk species, which had suffered a …

… large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy. Link to Geographic Area daily reports. On August 13 a crewmember with the Lolo Interagency Hotshot crew was fatally injured while working on the Strawberry fire in Great Basin National Park. The firefighting community extends condolences to the family and … large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy. Link to Geographic Area daily reports. On August 13 a crewmember with the Lolo Interagency Hotshot crew was fatally injured while working on the Strawberry fire in Great Basin National Park. The firefighting community extends condolences to the family and … large fires include only fires being managed under a full suppression strategy. Link to Geographic Area daily reports. On August 13 a crewmember with the Lolo Interagency Hotshot crew was fatally injured while working on the Strawberry fire in Great Basin National Park. The firefighting community extends condolences to the family and …

… they clear Helispot 2. 8:45 a.m.: The day’s tactical plan calls for improving the fireline on the ridge between helispots 1 and 2. The jumpers and a newly ordered hotshot crew will construct hand line along the fire’s edge on its western flank. 9:30 a.m.: The IC and Jumper-in-Charge take a helicopter recon flight. The … to 30 mph. 12:30 p.m.: The hotshot crew Superintendent and 9 of his crew arrive at Helispot 2. The IC, Jumper-in-Charge, and hotshot Superintendent agree to send these 9 hotshots down the west flank to reinforce the jumpers. 1 p.m.: A flare-up on the west flank forces some of the jumpers to retreat up the fireline toward the top of the … discuss safety concerns about building this fireline. After a helicopter water drop, they move back down the hill and continue building fireline. 3 p.m.: The remaining 10 hotshots arrive at Helispot 2 to widen hand line and put out spot fires along the ridge. 20 minutes later, the predicted cold front moves into the area. Strong winds …

… GNP3 crew boss and a DIVS. Extreme fire behavior is discussed at the GNP3 crew briefing and is characterized as “normal”. 0900 GNP3 is assigned to support 2 Interagency Hotshot Crews asked to burnout from Big Safety Zone to the NW and the dozer line to Black Safety Zone. The dozer line is about ‰ mile north of the head of the fire. 1100 … winds. Overhead feels if they “didn’t attempt a burn, the fire would get away”. Plan is changed to burnout from the east to the west instead— the very plan that the hotshots had refused. 1430 Due to concerns regarding GPN3 crew’s lack of experience and fitness, only 3 members and the crew boss are used for the firing operation. 1500 …

… Grove Sub District of Kings Canyon National Park. This park has long been known for its active prescribed fire program and since 1981, has been home to the Arrowhead Hotshots. The unit being burned this day has been burned several times before. The predominant tree in this unit is White Fir, a high-risk species, which had suffered a …

… fire area, a high temperature of 95 and 10% RH. Firefighters are experiencing E-NE winds at 40-60 MPH. 1300 The temperature is 80 degrees and a 12% RH. 1430 The El Cariso Hotshots arrive at Contractors Point above Loop Canyon. They receive instruction to leap- frog the other crews and cold-trail down the east flank. Much of the fire’s edge … some point in their career.  What unique topographic, weather, and fuel conditions will you be watchful of? Special thanks to Rich Leak, Ed Cosgrove, and the El Cariso Hotshots for sharing their stories and history. 1966 El Cariso Hot Shots Website Loop Fire Accident Investigation Report Loop Fire Staff Ride and additional resources …

… Firefighting Orders and the18 Watch-Out Situations. 1959- MTDC (then MEDC) begins developing fire shelters. Field tests of the shelters begin in 1961 by the El Cariso Hotshots on the Cleveland National Forest. 1965- The Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC) was created when the USFS, BLM, and National Weather Service saw the need to work … Firefighting Orders and the18 Watch-Out Situations. 1959- MTDC (then MEDC) begins developing fire shelters. Field tests of the shelters begin in 1961 by the El Cariso Hotshots on the Cleveland National Forest. 1965- The Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC) was created when the USFS, BLM, and National Weather Service saw the need to work …

… lessons to yourself, your crew, your team and your unit. Ask yourself this…”How can these lessons help change my behavior?” Today is dedicated to the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Never forgotten. Learn more about the Yarnell Fire incident: Briefing paper, Investigation Report, Incident Overview and more… Videos on Weather and Incident Overview (scroll down a short ways) Two More Chains Special Tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Have an idea? Have feedback? Share it. EMAIL | Facebook | MAIL: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee • 3833 S. Development Ave • Boise, ID 83705 | FAX: 208-387-5250 …

… Midwest, and the Great Lakes. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm On July 2, 2004, Coronado National Forest, a firing group, consisting of four Hotshot crews, two medics and a Firing Group Supervisor, was assigned to Division E to contain a 7 acre slop-over which occurred above H4 and to assess firing needs … Midwest, and the Great Lakes. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm On July 2, 2004, Coronado National Forest, a firing group, consisting of four Hotshot crews, two medics and a Firing Group Supervisor, was assigned to Division E to contain a 7 acre slop-over which occurred above H4 and to assess firing needs … Midwest, and the Great Lakes. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm On July 2, 2004, Coronado National Forest, a firing group, consisting of four Hotshot crews, two medics and a Firing Group Supervisor, was assigned to Division E to contain a 7 acre slop-over which occurred above H4 and to assess firing needs …

… fallen wildland firefighters. Nineteen firefighters were killed on the Yarnell Hill Fire in central Arizona on June 30, 2013, at 1642. The Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) from the Prescott Fire Department was working on the south end of the fire west of Yarnell when they were overrun by fire. This tragedy occurred while … Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) Module: Yarnell Hill Fire Case Study, https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/case-studies/cs214 Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park Arizona, https://azstateparks.com/hotshots Yarnell Hill Fire Resources at the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center, …

… are likely. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm Gibson Creek Fire (Washington) – July 27, 1977 Perspective from the Redmond Interagency Hotshot Crew Today’s topic is dedicated to the fallen firefighters on the Fish Lake-Gibson Creek and Thirtymile Fires. In July of 1977 on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National … the investigation team was “The region (R6) develop two Redding type crews to provide experience opportunity for our upcoming fire professionals.” The Redmond Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) was chosen to meet this critical need. Since 1980, the Redmond IHC has been providing a learning platform for firefighters from various state, federal, … are likely. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm Gibson Creek Fire (Washington) – July 27, 1977 Perspective from the Redmond Interagency Hotshot Crew Today’s topic is dedicated to the fallen firefighters on the Fish Lake-Gibson Creek and Thirtymile Fires. In July of 1977 on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National …

… At Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), these tools and concepts were put to the test and saved a life on the 2012 Big Meadows Fire. Six miles into the backcountry, a hotshot crew member collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest. Because of medical emergency planning for the backcountry, a paramedic was on site and equipped with an automated … At Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), these tools and concepts were put to the test and saved a life on the 2012 Big Meadows Fire. Six miles into the backcountry, a hotshot crew member collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest. Because of medical emergency planning for the backcountry, a paramedic was on site and equipped with an automated … At Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), these tools and concepts were put to the test and saved a life on the 2012 Big Meadows Fire. Six miles into the backcountry, a hotshot crew member collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest. Because of medical emergency planning for the backcountry, a paramedic was on site and equipped with an automated …

… into the Mid- Atlantic. http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.html South Canyon Fire (Colorado) – July 6, 1994 Perspective by the Redding Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) Today’s topic is dedicated to all fallen firefighters. Lightning ignites a fire in piæon/juniper on a ridge at the base of Storm King Mountain near … results. Every crew member now realizes that he or she is not only responsible for themselves, but that their actions can also affect everyone around them.” – Redding Hotshot Crew’s May 2003 South Canyon Fire Staff Ride Report. After the staff ride is complete, Redding IHC leadership tasks the crew members with writing an essay on what … of being so close cannot be fully expressed. The feeling from all staff ride participants was that this is a powerful and positive learning experience.” – Redding Hotshot Crew’s May 2003 South Canyon Fire Staff Ride Report The crew will continue to make this staff ride the culmination of their training program as the benefits, …