I clarify, you have reliable information that the fire has spotted over Hwy 140 both North and South of Midpines?
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There’s quite a bit of ground to the east before it hits the oak.
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I don’t believe it’s near Midpines. It’s right on the outskirts of town. Taken right above the sheriff’s station early on
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It’s almost to my street
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be safe what street are you on?
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Sorry Sir , I hope the wind dies down!
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Apartments on hospital road are being impacted by fire.
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He posted above that he is on assignment and not home .
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4 tankers 4 type one helios early up for tomorrow
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Any heli’s working night?
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How ironic. As we watch the fire threaten Mariposa, in the background of the live video feed we can see fireworks!
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Requested night drop helicopter and HELCO
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Must be Bass Lake’s
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Spoting around the hospital, can see it taking off
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Fire jumped Smith road multiple structures involved. Couldn’t hear the cross.
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I have not heard any further resource orders. Has anyone else? Spotting ahead, losing lots of homes on camera view, and DROS
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There are some very good fire managers and firefighters in MMU and Im sure they are all involved right now. I am sure there are lots of resources on the road and orders in the pipeline for this thing. Lets keep these folks in our minds tonight. Gonna be a long hard fight.
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Multiple Alpha, charlie and Lima request pending
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Many times larger orders a replaced to the ECC by cell phone and then formalized over the air when you have time.
As a BC or DC running a fire like this, there are a lot of moving parts including things like:
Where are they coming from?
When do I want them to get here?
Just because I have a lot going on, does that mean I need more units here gumming up roads and increasing the difficulties of accountability?
Can I logistically support additional units?
Can I keep a reasonable or semi reasonable span of control based on what I’m ordering?
It’s generally poor practice to simply order more because things are scary at the time.
Disclaimer: this is simply general thoughts and not meant to apply or not to the current incident.
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