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Death occurred during the El Dorado Fire     SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A firefighter died battling a wildfire in California that officials said was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender. Earlier: Crews Search for ...

Rain may come with lightning and strong winds     By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Firefighters have made “significant progress” in containing the wildfires in Oregon, but officials warned Thursday the next 24 hours ...

About 450,000 fish perished at two hatcheries     By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As wildfires raged through Oregon, staff at fish hatcheries around the state raced to try to save – or prematurely release – ...

At least 34 dead in three states     By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — It began as a stunning light show on a mid-August weekend — lightning bolts crackling in the skies over Northern and Central ...

Crews will inspect lines for damage     INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (AP) — The main electric utility in Nevada is invoking its wildfire prevention plan and says it will probably shut off power to a Lake Tahoe community on Friday ...

Firefighter missing while fighting the El Dorado Fire     Wildland Firefighter SAN BERNARDINO, California – CBS Los Angeles reports that crews are searching for a firefighter who has gone missing in the San Bernardino National Forest during the El ...

2020 Season, Oregon     Job Description Must be 18 years of age to apply Position: Wildland Firefighter/ Forest Technician Department: La Grande, OR Base Reports To: Supervisor (Crew Foreman) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary Be physically and mentally prepared to ...

Wildfires taxing the nation     By JAMES ANDERSON and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames. Before ...

Designed for use in the harshest of conditions     Vallfirest The Xtreme Pack is an all-new wildland backpack specially designed for use in the harshest of conditions, offering fire-fighters greater performance, comfort and flexibility in their extinguishing and wildland ...

Freightliner 108SD chassis     SVI When spec’ing its new Type 3 Wildland Engine, Hudson (CO) Fire Protection District chose an 8′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Freightliner 108SD chassis, which houses a powerful 400HP Cummins L9 engine. This ...