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07-10-2005, 10:59 PM
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Was driving thru the Black Hills of South Dakota this week-end and spent alittle time watching the fire burn outside of Rapid City.
It was quite a show with all the helicopters, air tankers, engines and such. It was about 3500 acres and burning in an urban interface area. With all the hot weather now going on in most states, it should be a reminder for us that use the outdoors to be extra careful with fire and things that may cause fires like catalytic converters etc. Have a Great Day!--tr
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07-12-2005, 01:17 AM
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I just got back from 3 days on that fire as Animal Tech. and it is still burning pretty darn good. The heat was unreal as the first day was 107 and then add a little heat from the fire and wow it was something else.
We had two fires going with a small one above Sturgis and this big one . The Ricco Fire and the other one was caused by lightning strikes.
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07-12-2005, 09:51 AM
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Thanks for sending the pics. Any word on how the fire started?
I got an adrenalin rush just watching the fire. Been a couple of years since I've been on one. If you don't mind me asking, what does an Animal Tech. do on the fire.? I'm not familiar with that. Will you be going back? Anyways, be safe.---tr
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07-12-2005, 02:52 PM
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Fire started by Lightning
My job can consist of everything to horses, cattel, dogs and whatever else comes up. When people move out of an area the Red Cross will take the people but not the pets and that is where we come in to take care of that problem. We find pastures for the big animals and help move them out of the danger zone. Somtimes the people are asked to leave and we will stay behind and take care of the stock and if the Fire gets close we will move them out then. People and their animals is one of the biggest problems in a disaster and we try to minimize this.
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07-12-2005, 03:04 PM
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Nulle,
Thanks for the info. I think it is just wonderful that the animals are provided for. Of all the fires I've been on only two have been urban interface types and we never dealt with the animals. Again great job!--tr
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07-14-2005, 08:53 AM
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I'll be in Rapid City the 23rd and 24th on my way to the Varmint Hunters Jamoree in Pierre.
Try to have 'em out by then, willya?
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