Thank you for the last couple of updates on the scooper’s flight parameters. Everybody chipping in a little bit at a time, helps me personally build a better understanding of the aircraft’s flight characteristics. And really do try to build my knowledge of the types, and our case fleet of aircraft to be utilized as a tool. Who thought, we would see SEATS, but we needed all the resources we could muster this season, and they’re continuing to perform their job well throughout the western states. Thank You
Is this still being ran locally, or is there a team assigned? Additionally, is there an IAP or any kind of paperwork showing resources assigned?
Today’s maps are saying 1,960 acres.
Thanks for the update Chief. I live close and not much intel out there.
Where’s base camp located?
Main ICP is at the high school in Georgetown. Spike camp where most of the resources are staying is at sunset and fashoda campground in the crystal basin.
For those of you who don’t have access to REAL intell, i.e. an IA shop, expanded dispatch, or a GACC, THERE’S NOTHING AVAILABLE TO FILL ORDERS!!! The only thing left are IA resources, and even then they’re at drawdown. They’re even using jumpers and forming squads just so they can get boots on the ground. And to dphillips, when you can’t stop a 5 acre fire even when you have multiple air tankers and even VLAT’s, and the fire is blowing right through the retardant line, do you really thing that any amount of engines, crews, dozers, etc. will make a difference?
There has been one other fire maybe even two other fires in the state , possibly bigger, more deadly and more threatening fires? It’s called priority. They don’t have the resources to tackle that canyon right now. And a million gallons of retardant won’t help if said wind event picks up and blows spots miles.
And you should know, you don’t put wildfires out, you stop them. They aren’t going to “put this out” in that canyon, it would be excessive effort and excessive risk. They are probably dozing/cutting line with the limited resources available, as I type to try to stop it when/where they can?
*edit I was a bit rude