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Grant West
On the morning of Saturday October 2, 2004, staff from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park began implementation of a prescribed burn in the Grant Grove area. The Grant West prescribed burn was part of larger effort to reduce risks from wildfire, protect resources and reintroduce fire as a critical part of the landscape. During the seemingly common task of sizing up a burning snag and relocating a hose lay, Daniel Holmes, a member of the Arrowhead Hotshots, was struck and killed by a burning top from a tree. Dan was 26 years old. Studying the events of the accident and the stories of grief, resilience and recovery allows us to gain wisdom from his sacrifice. Visit the
WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/operations/op840
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Introduction to Wildland Fire Danger
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For more information on Introduction to Wildland Fire Danger, please visit www.nwcg.gov/committees/fire-danger-subcommittee. Broadly explore the basics of wildland fire danger including what contributes to fire danger and examples of a few ways fire danger may be used.
How to Properly Refuse Risk
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Demonstrate How to Properly Refuse Risk, incorporating the Risk Management Process, 10 Standard Firefighting Orders, and 18 Watchout Situations, as referenced in the Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461.
Conducting Technical Reviews of Prescribed Fire Plans (RT-300 Module)
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For more information on RT-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Refresher visit wildlandfirelearningportal.net/course/view.php?id=2502 This video may be used as part of RT-300, Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Refresher or a as a stand-alone training for prescribed fire practitioners, managers, and Agency Administrators. The video discusses the importance of a thorough technical review, roles and responsibi...
Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs)
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For more information on Next Generation Position Task Books (Next Gen PTBs), please visit www.nwcg.gov/publications/positions/about-ptbs The Next Generation Position Task Book (Next Gen PTB) provides in-depth evaluation feedback between trainers and trainees, is used in conjunction with newly developed standards, and creates a baseline for successful performance.
Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke - How Incident Management Teams Address Smoke Risks
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For more information on Protecting Wildfire Personnel from Smoke, please visit www.nwcg.gov/committees/smoke-committee. Smoke is a risk faced by wildland firefighters and personnel with both short and long-term health impacts. Safety Officers, Logistics Section Chiefs, Medical Unit Leaders and Air Resource Advisors can work individually and together as part of the Incident Management Team to re...
2023 Fire Year in Review
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Visit the WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/operations/op840 Revisit significant events and statistics from the 2023 fire season. Identify lessons learned to prepare for the future. Explore intelligence sources to independently enhance big picture situational awareness.
Be part of the Incident Performance and Training Modernization effort as a subject matter expert.
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As part of NWCG’s Incident Performance and Training Modernization (IPTM), subject matter experts from the field will help develop an integrated performance-based training system, ensure incident-specific training is necessary and relevant, and build position training and qualifications from Incident Position Standards. For more information, please visit www.nwcg.gov/iptm.
Counter Rotating Vortex Pairs
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Creating both awareness and conversation among fire personnel around a relatively unknown fire behavior phenomenon called the Counter Rotating Vortex Pair (CRVP). Concisely describe conditions that may lead to CRVP formation for tactical resources like crew lookouts and Division Supervisors (DIVS). Visit the WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/tra...
Medical Incident Report
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The Medical Incident Report is a tool that supports efficient, timely, and appropriate response to accidents and medical emergencies. Like any other tool, proficiency with the Medical Incident Report comes through practice. It is up to you to ensure that you and your crew understand the intent and contents of the Medical Incident Report and how to use it before an incident occurs. Visit the WFS...
Mission Planning From a Rappel Module Perspective
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Visit the WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/operations/op839 All wildland firefighting modules participate in mission planning. The type of module you are on dictates specialized considerations you must account for. This module provides mission planning insights from a Rappel Module that are relevant to all firefighters.
How to Complete OWCP Paperwork for Injuries and Illnesses on an Incident
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For more information on PSM-007, How to Complete Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP) Paperwork for Injuries and Illnesses on an Incident, visit www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/psm-007.
How To Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report
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For more information on PSM-006, How to Properly Complete a Property Loss or Damage Report, OF-289, visit www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/psm-006. The Property Loss or Damage Report, OF-289 is used when government property is lost or damaged during an incident.
Parked Regen for Diesel Engines
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Visit the WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/hazards/haz524 Firefighters are exposed to risk while driving on a constant basis. By becoming knowledgeable about your vehicle, its maintenance, and proper use of its components; you can increase your effectiveness on the fire line and decrease your risk while driving.
Hub Locking and 4WD Operation
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Visit the WFSTAR Catalog for Module Tools and Additional Resources: www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/rt-130/hazards/haz524 Firefighters are exposed to risk while driving on a constant basis. By becoming knowledgeable about your vehicle, its maintenance, and proper use of its components; you can increase your effectiveness on the fire line and decrease your risk while driving.
Tire Information and Inspection
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Tire Information and Inspection
WFSTAR: Digital Maps
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WFSTAR: Digital Maps
Working With Heavy Equipment
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Working With Heavy Equipment
WFSTAR: 2022 Fire Year in Review
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WFSTAR: 2022 Fire Year in Review
IPTM Trailer
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IPTM Trailer
NWCG: How To Get Involved
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NWCG: How To Get Involved
NWCG: What We Do
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NWCG: What We Do
Lauder Fire - September 29, 1987
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Lauder Fire - September 29, 1987
Golden Gate Estates January 30, 1985
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Golden Gate Estates January 30, 1985
Maple Ridge RX Fire
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Maple Ridge RX Fire
FCESC FireGuard Fire Detection Workshop - Triplett - Aug 2022
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FCESC FireGuard Fire Detection Workshop - Triplett - Aug 2022
FCESC Spring 2022 Webinar: New Tools Teams Marshall Ramirez
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FCESC Spring 2022 Webinar: New Tools Teams Marshall Ramirez
FCESC Spring 2022 Webinar: Strategic Operations Pietruszka
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FCESC Spring 2022 Webinar: Strategic Operations Pietruszka
How to Calculate Equipment Breakdown Rates
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How to Calculate Equipment Breakdown Rates
Mack Lake Fire Progression Map
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Mack Lake Fire Progression Map

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 місяці тому

    I am watching from a few miles down the hill in Arizona as a wildfire burns not 3 miles from my home in identical rough terrain. Thanks be to God, there's no wind today. But in grateful humility, my heart goes out to the families of these heroes. We think about your firefighter. We pray for you. Thank you. Thank you for your unfathomable sacrifice. Our hearts break for you. The people of Arizona look on that site as sacred ground. As long as wildfires burn in Arizona, we will never forget you.

  • @hankpikuni7024
    @hankpikuni7024 2 місяці тому

    10 Standard Firefighting Orders 1.Fail 2.Fail 3.Check 4.Fail 5.Fail 6.Check 7.Fail 8.Fail 9.Check 10.Check/Fail

  • @fredschoeffler8047
    @fredschoeffler8047 6 місяців тому

    Britt Rosso's speech at the beginning is quite telling and needs to be heeded, discussed, and talked about, however, we are told the opposite by the Kool-Aid Drinkers and Party Liners holding onto the hero worship and the alleged "factual" SAIT-SAIR investigation Report. The SAIT-SAIR "conclusion" basically stated that the GMHS did everything right. So then, if they did everything right, how is possible that these 19 men died in one fell swoop? The truth of the matter is that the GMHS Supt. serving as DIVS A was sternly threatening the Acting GMHS Supt. Steed to all leave the safe black and to come down off the hill. And, unfortunately, the alleged lookout McDonough continues to lie about all of it. McDounough heard it all on the GMHS Crew Net radio channel. The entire YH Fire and GMHS tragedy is the biggest cover-up, lie, and whitewash in wildland fire history. Visit of YHFR website.

    • @inthedarkwoods2022
      @inthedarkwoods2022 3 місяці тому

      There is no actual validated proof GMHS directly ordered Captain Steed to leave the black and take the shortcut.

  • @wesr228
    @wesr228 8 місяців тому

    Well, politicians won't allow prescribed burns, which is literal insanity.

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 Рік тому

    Inexperience?

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 Рік тому

    From this information it appears they left their safe zone under a false sense of security. Heartbreaking...

  • @ariw9405
    @ariw9405 Рік тому

    Sorry but protecting houses should not even be a thought only saving lives. These poor men did not need to die. This is heartbreaking

  • @victor-th4qs
    @victor-th4qs Рік тому

    As a former, retired, Wildland Firefighter. It makes me want to cry.

  • @joeybravo6172
    @joeybravo6172 Рік тому

    The number 1 note I kept on me when I became a wildland firefighter: never leave the black.

    • @fredschoeffler8047
      @fredschoeffler8047 6 місяців тому

      Really? Never leave the black? How then do you expect to get any effective suppression work done if you're cowering in the black while the fire progresses?

  • @mikecarson101
    @mikecarson101 Рік тому

    Pride is the Killer.

  • @mikecarson101
    @mikecarson101 Рік тому

    My Father lived in Congress Arizona when this happened! Horrible call from the leader.

  • @TheBandit7613
    @TheBandit7613 Рік тому

    It's NOT global warming. It's because fires have been put out for 100 years and there's 100 years of fuel built up. These areas used to burn every 20 t0 30 years and the fires were much smaller with less fuel. This vegetation is meant to burn, it's part of the lifecycle. Much of it needs fire to reproduce. People are moving into these areas without removing weeds or brush from around the house. In these dangerous area with 50 mph winds, evacuate and LET IT BURN.

  • @schlooonginator1227
    @schlooonginator1227 Рік тому

    sad and tragic but I think following investigations with mandates to avoid placing blame were basically theatre to say they did something because the reality was it was human decisions that caused this. No one wants to do the tough job of pointing out the obvious , who decided to go into that box canyon. Even here we have radio Tx by "unknown hotshot", theres no clarity in the earlier comms whether they were in the black and the location when they say they saw the guy earlier on a atv . I don't understand whether they gave that guy accurate informatioin or not and if not that should have been made clear. Its also confusing to undertand that Div Alfa was in fact Granite Mountain superintendant Eric Marsh. From what I have gathered GM had recently been treated as heros for their work at another fire which garnered a lot of attention and respect. That there was not a half hour gap in the radio transmissions but that there was a disagreement regarding tactics with Marsh ordering them to rally at the ranch to save the town of Yarnell, but Jesse Steed knew the route would go against training however, being a marine, followed his superiors orders. Marsh may have already been at the ranch and was to meet with them. Obviously this would place some responsibilty on men who died tragically and theres no one who wants to critique heros post homously, and decisions made at the beginning to not use air assets in the first place were critical to this story.

    • @hankpikuni7024
      @hankpikuni7024 2 місяці тому

      Boss man was trying to save his vehicles and equipment. Sad for the families. Down hill in the green no lookout could of happened... dang.

  • @whogon
    @whogon Рік тому

    I'm just glad that reporter could clear up so much by pointing out that firefighters, are indeed, human. For the longest time, we all thought they were just moving Statue 🗽🗿 statues....

  • @mikefournier2601
    @mikefournier2601 2 роки тому

    An how can you change it so no. Fires barker out

  • @paulmartinez7163
    @paulmartinez7163 2 роки тому

    I was caught in a fire in 1987 The Lost Fire, Old Station, California in The Lassen National Park I have never been able to find footage or dialouge about that event Please do that story I ve never been interviewed

    • @fredschoeffler8047
      @fredschoeffler8047 Рік тому

      Paul. the 1987 Lost Fire on the Lassen NF was when your DIVS lit off the unburned fuel with a Terra Torch in the drainage in the middle of the day resulting in very aggressive fire behavior. You guys were getting cut off and sought advice from the DIVS about what to do and where to go and got no help from your DIVS. He later got back to you claiming he had radio trouble or something. I know you guys were really pissed off. The IMT reassigned him as the Rehab Specialist. The DIVS would later make similar decisions on the June 1990 Dude Fire that resulted in six fatalities. Thank you for bringing up this completely forgotten and ignored wildland fire near-miss. Until now, they buried it!

  • @virginiapelly2011
    @virginiapelly2011 3 роки тому

    Sad to hear.

  • @michaelpass2176
    @michaelpass2176 3 роки тому

    Leader ship starts at home , as you move on in life you learn to follow, as you continue to follow your leaders learn from them.

  • @johnsonbra2004
    @johnsonbra2004 3 роки тому

    Sole survivor?? How

    • @cbigg81
      @cbigg81 3 роки тому

      He was in a different area acting as a lookout.

    • @warplotus
      @warplotus Рік тому

      one person is always designated as a lookout. they are to keep eyes on the fire line and report anything they see. lookout failed to report a change in fire behavor. in the video he said "I see the smoke turn from white to black, meaning the fire was buring more"... he did not report this. I feel had they known that the fire was buring more they would have never left the black... any change in fire behavior is very important regardless the type of fire you're engaging.

    • @jackolas4400
      @jackolas4400 Місяць тому

      @@warplotusThey still decided to leave the black, into a high and thick brush chimney, AFTER their lookout had been compromised. Utter insanity. Id give anything to listen to how that conversation went. 19 highly trained hotshots, and not one of them realized how many watch outs they were breaking? Sounds like a culture issue to me. A totally unnecessary tragedy.

    • @warplotus
      @warplotus Місяць тому

      @@jackolas4400 this is what happen when you get called to a small fire at 3pm... everyone wants to rush to put it out before dinner. watch another video where a few of the heads were in a copper looking at a small fire, probably about 50ft round. dude ordered the chopper down, got out with just his tool. winds shifted and dude was dead a 10 minutes later.

  • @SheriffofYouTube
    @SheriffofYouTube 3 роки тому

    poor families and town all around. great people. wow

  • @ShannonLH1108
    @ShannonLH1108 3 роки тому

    love to the families of these men. I honor the crew every year by leading a hike to the memorial site. it is a heartbreaking yet poignant experience each year.

    • @saucejohnson9862
      @saucejohnson9862 3 роки тому

      I want to do that hike, I heard there's a stop for each of the 19 men.

    • @ShannonLH1108
      @ShannonLH1108 3 роки тому

      @@saucejohnson9862 Yes there is. It is seven miles round trip. I do it in late fall, early winter. The hike down to the fatality site is a short but very steep segment.

  • @Mr1busyboy
    @Mr1busyboy 3 роки тому

    I really don’t know why these 19 man died that day, back in 1980 I was on a fire as our crew were force to Deploy as fire roar over us like a train sound, I could hear Other crying and yelling, we managed to survive, so why did these 19 firefighter had to died that day just doesn’t make sense. Prayer for the families that lost there Spouse, Friend, Father, Brother, Uncle,

    • @thomascochrane3100
      @thomascochrane3100 3 роки тому

      Good story

    • @lyc.7007
      @lyc.7007 3 роки тому

      The fire was over 2000° degrees. The shelter can only resist fire at 500° minimum.

    • @slackjawedyokel1
      @slackjawedyokel1 Рік тому

      different deployment site

    • @theresashore840
      @theresashore840 Рік тому

      The Shelter didn't hold up!! May they all Rest in PEACE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Nonukes2024
      @Nonukes2024 Рік тому

      Bullcrap

  • @gloriaannopperman2734
    @gloriaannopperman2734 3 роки тому

    Why in God's name did they move from the safe area to a low lying area that allowed the fire to roll over them? Why? Lost 19 lives that day dying by fire..one of the worst ways to die Blessings to the 19 and Charles Morton who also died by being trapped and burned over. Tragic...so tragic...Tx fan

    • @ShannonLH1108
      @ShannonLH1108 3 роки тому

      If you live in Arizona and can hike the Hotshots Memorial Trail, I highly recommend you do so. I lead a group on the hike at least once a year. Once you're up in what was the black at the time, you can easily see their escape route and safety zone (the ranch). It is a very quick and short walk, but was no match for the flaming front. Standing there, you can imagine Eric saw the fire overtaking the town and couldn't stand by while that happened. It is assumed he calculated that he and the crew could make it down safely and in time to help protect the structures. Unfortunately...they did not.

    • @gloriaannopperman2734
      @gloriaannopperman2734 3 роки тому

      @@ShannonLH1108 Thank you very much. I cannot take advantage of doing the hotshots trail. I am type 1 diabetic and due to my rheumatoid arthritis I could not do the walking. My heart grieved for the Hotshots and the tragic events that killed them. I also followed Charles Morton as well. Thank you so much. Gloria

    • @mikecarson101
      @mikecarson101 Рік тому

      Pride is a Killer ! Horrible call from SUP!

  • @kenbrown4205
    @kenbrown4205 3 роки тому

    Hard tragic lessons. RIP. A entire crew killed...

  • @squirleyspitmonkey3926
    @squirleyspitmonkey3926 3 роки тому

    16:22 Lord. I was doing okay until she said that. She's got me crying there.