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Collection of Historical Photographs, Dude Fire

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Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Crown fire at the head of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire approaching The Corner House.

Fire approaching "The Corner House."

 

 

 

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Dude Fire on June 26th - Mogollon Rim visible on the left.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath on the mesa above Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

Remains of homes destroyed by fire in Bonita Creek Estates Subdivision.

A person walking in the fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

Fire aftermath in the bottom of Walk Moore Canyon.

 
Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Warning sign for potential flash floods due to diminished vegetation.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

Crosses mark the fatality sites of Joseph Chacon and James Denney.

 
Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Crosses mark fatality sites of Alex Contreras and Sandra Bachman.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

Cross marks fatality site of Curtis Springfield.

 
Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk marking the Dude Fire trail.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

Kiosk trail sign describing the events of the Dude Fire.

 
Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Photo of the trail signs with mountains in distance.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

Hikers making their way down the Dude Fire trail.

 
Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Fatality site with markers indicating fire shelter deployment locations.

Current view looking down the road at The Corner House.

Current view looking down the road at "The Corner House."

 
Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Remains of historic Zane Grey Cabin destroyed by the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

Vortex in smoke during the Dude Fire.

 

NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

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