VOLCANO MADNESS: June 2013

Sunday, June 30, 2013

[californiadisasters] In Memorium: Granite Mountain Hotshots

This is heartwrenchingly and soul-crushingly sad:

http://eclecticarcania.blogspot.com/2013/06/in-memorium-granite-mountain-hotshots.html

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[californiadisasters] Granite Mtn. Hotshots In Focus Week Before Their Deaths

DIRECT LINE OF ATTACK: Granite Mountain Hot Shots lead the charge on Doce fire

Lisa Irish
The Daily Courier
6/23/2013 6:04:00 AM

Prescott Fire Department Granite Mountain Hot Shots sharpened their chainsaws Saturday morning, then headed out to fight the Doce fire on the west flank.

The Hot Shots worked Saturday around Red Tank Hill to "create a greater portion of control to the most active side of the fire," Prescott firefighter and spokesman Wade Ward said.

The Granite Mountain Hot Shots were among the first firefighters to attack the human-caused Doce fire that began Tuesday, June 18, in the Dosie Pit area of Prescott National Forest off Iron Springs Road in Prescott.

"Their crews of 20 are typically among the first ones in there - they're on the front lines, and take a direct line of attack to the fire," Ward said.

The Granite Mountain Hot Shots and the Prescott National Forest's Prescott Hot Shots had just come off the fires in New Mexico when the Doce fire started, so they were nearby and able to help, Ward said.

Then four other Hot Shots groups from across the country, as well as firefighters from all over the state, joined them to fight the Doce fire.

"The Hot Shots may be fighting the fire with fire," Ward said. "They may be removing the fuels from the fire, or building a containment line that might be a trigger point for farther down the line."

The Granite Mountain Hot Shots, established in 2002, are an elite ground firefighting crew known for their innovative problem-solving and history of safe, aggressive fire suppression, Ward said. Members of the crew are highly trained, come from diverse backgrounds, and work long hours in extreme environmental conditions doing the most demanding of fireline tasks.

They carry 40 pounds on their back, may hike in seven miles or more to where they need to work, and work up to 14 hours.

"They have to be ready to leave for an assignment on two hours' notice, which sometimes means missing family events," Ward said. "They have to be prepared to be on that assignment for 21 days, get two days rest at home, and possibly be sent out on another 21-day assignment."

When it's not fire season, the Granite Mountain Hot Shots may help with other emergency situations, including removal of downed tree limbs during winter and spring storms - since they are experts with chainsaws.

Source: http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1086&ArticleID=120497

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[californiadisasters] South Ops News & Notes Update (6/30/13-6PM)

Date

Time

News and Notes

6/30

1800

Mills Fire, CA-BDU-7912 Yucaipa, San Bernardino County

Highway 38 x- Bryant Street. Yucaipa

534 acres, 95% containment

6/30

0730

Very hot days for inland areas through Monday

High Temperatures for the desert areas will be slightly lower

today but an increase in humidity will result in heat index

http://www.weather.gov/

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm

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Re: [californiadisasters] 19 Firefighters Reported Killed - R.I.P. Granite Mnt. Hotshots

My thoughts and prayers go out to their personal and department families, and all who knew them. My God's comfort and strength be their constant companions as they travel through their grief. May God Rest the Souls of these brave fallen firefighters.

Rev. Robert A. Crutchfield
Senior Pastor, Compassion Church of Katy

Editor, FAITH THAT INSPIRES ACTION

http://www.compassionchurchofkaty.org
http://faithinspires.wordpress.com

From: Kim Noyes <kimnoyes@gmail.com>
To: CaliforniaDisasters <californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com>; Wildland_Scanner <Wildland_Scanner@yahoogroups.com>; Enchantment Scanner <Enchantment_Scanner@yahoogroups.com>; DailyBrief <DailyBrief@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:07 PM
Subject: [californiadisasters] 19 Firefighters Reported Killed - R.I.P. Granite Mnt. Hotshots

The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

It's with shock and regret that we advise you that 19 Firefighters have died in the Line of Duty. The Prescott Fire Department is stating that 19 firefighters have died while operating at the Yarnell Hill fire tonight night. They're part of the Prescott Granite Mountain Hot Shots.

http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/fire/hotshots/

The wildfire was likely caused by a lightning strike Saturday night.

The Yarnell Hill fire, about 35 miles southwest of Prescott, has burned about 1,300 acres and forced the evacuation of 50 homes. The fire started Friday and has not yet burned down any structures, but Sunday night firefighters pushed the blaze back away from communities, hoping to keep the blaze from overtaking any homes.

Much more to follow.RIP.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2246 hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.Com

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[californiadisasters] 19 Firefighters Reported Killed - R.I.P. Granite Mnt. Hotshots

The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/fire/hotshots/

The wildfire was likely caused by a lightning strike Saturday night.

Much more to follow.RIP.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2246 hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.Com

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Re: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

That is basically the entire Granite Mnt. Hotshot crew that just got wiped out.... the only non-Federal Hotshot crew in existence I believe. The late Mike Lanning was a huge fan of that crew.

On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 7:37 PM, DJ Enterprises <t_billman@hotmail.com> wrote:

just came out:
19 firefighters working Yarnell Hill fire confirmed dead fox news phoenix

Prescott Fire Department confirmed 19 firefighters have died while battling the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday night. As many as four communities in the area were evacuated Sunday night

To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: t_billman@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:36:33 -0700

Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

they are in rout to burn center and local hospital unknown on injuries.

To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: joalis76@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:34:58 -0700
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

sorry bout that , having trouble reading small print, didnt see what you had posted..

From: joalis76@hotmail.com
To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:33:50 -0700

all fire fighters have been accounted for according to twitter.com - yarnell hill ic -/

To: Enchantment_Scanner@yahoogroups.com; californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: kimnoyes@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:25:57 -0700
Subject: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

All,

We've been advised that Wickenburg (AZ) Community Hospital (NW of Downtown Phoenix) is expecting to treat numerous Firefighters who were trapped and injured operating at the fast-moving Yarnell Hill Fire (SW of Prescott). Fire crews were sent into the fire to find an estimated 19 Firefighters who were unaccounted for this evening. Last reports are that they have been located and multiple EMS helicopters have been requested. The hospital was put on alert to expect several injured firefighters but did not know their conditions or the extent of their injuries. One report is that right now are that about 20 of the more than 250 firefighters operating at the nearly 2,000-acre fire were involved in a "very serious incident within an situation." The Yarnell Hill Fire was zero-percent contained as of last report.

We'll post more as it becomes available.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2200 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

just came out:

19 firefighters working Yarnell Hill fire confirmed dead fox news phoenix

Prescott Fire Department confirmed 19 firefighters have died while battling the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday night. As many as four communities in the area were evacuated Sunday night

To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: t_billman@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:36:33 -0700
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

they are in rout to burn center and local hospital unknown on injuries.

To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: joalis76@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:34:58 -0700
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

sorry bout that , having trouble reading small print, didnt see what you had posted..

From: joalis76@hotmail.com
To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:33:50 -0700

all fire fighters have been accounted for according to twitter.com - yarnell hill ic -/

To: Enchantment_Scanner@yahoogroups.com; californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: kimnoyes@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:25:57 -0700
Subject: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

All,

We've been advised that Wickenburg (AZ) Community Hospital (NW of Downtown Phoenix) is expecting to treat numerous Firefighters who were trapped and injured operating at the fast-moving Yarnell Hill Fire (SW of Prescott). Fire crews were sent into the fire to find an estimated 19 Firefighters who were unaccounted for this evening. Last reports are that they have been located and multiple EMS helicopters have been requested. The hospital was put on alert to expect several injured firefighters but did not know their conditions or the extent of their injuries. One report is that right now are that about 20 of the more than 250 firefighters operating at the nearly 2,000-acre fire were involved in a "very serious incident within an situation." The Yarnell Hill Fire was zero-percent contained as of last report.

We'll post more as it becomes available.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2200 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

they are in rout to burn center and local hospital unknown on injuries.

To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
From: joalis76@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:34:58 -0700
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

sorry bout that , having trouble reading small print, didnt see what you had posted..

From: joalis76@hotmail.com
To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:33:50 -0700

all fire fighters have been accounted for according to twitter.com - yarnell hill ic -/

All,

We'll post more as it becomes available.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2200 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

sorry bout that , having trouble reading small print, didnt see what you had posted..

From: joalis76@hotmail.com
To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:33:50 -0700

all fire fighters have been accounted for according to twitter.com - yarnell hill ic -/

All,

We'll post more as it becomes available.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2200 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

Forward email

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RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

all fire fighters have been accounted for according to twitter.com - yarnell hill ic -/

All,

We'll post more as it becomes available.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 6-30-13 / 2200 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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VOLCANO MADNESS

Sunday, June 30, 2013

[californiadisasters] In Memorium: Granite Mountain Hotshots

[californiadisasters] Granite Mtn. Hotshots In Focus Week Before Their Deaths

[californiadisasters] South Ops News & Notes Update (6/30/13-6PM)

Re: [californiadisasters] 19 Firefighters Reported Killed - R.I.P. Granite Mnt. Hotshots

[californiadisasters] 19 Firefighters Reported Killed - R.I.P. Granite Mnt. Hotshots

Re: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

19 firefighters working Yarnell Hill fire confirmed dead fox news phoenix

RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

19 firefighters working Yarnell Hill fire confirmed dead fox news phoenix

RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

RE: [californiadisasters] Off-Topic - Many FF's Down In AZ Following Burnover

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