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I’m big into rock climbing and one of the best hidden spots is actually at the el cariso hotshots camp. I’ve heard rumors that the old timers were actually the ones that bolted anchors at the top of some of these climbing routes. I’ve placed new anchors atop of some of these routes and the anchors look on par with those from the late 60s/70s. Great interview with these men!

A guy I went to high school with in San Diego died in this fire. Ken Barnhill was19. I didn't know him well but he was very nice. Wow, he's been gone 56 years! Thoughts and prayers for all 12 firefighters and their families that died in Pacoima Canyon. For all firefighters who gave their lives and for all the brave firefighters protecting us now. 🙏❤️

Thanks for this video. I’m doing my calculations for 30 plots. I used Browns 1974, but I need the visuals as well. The text is great, but there are some confusing points.

Fantastic presentation by the survivors. I really enjoyed listening to them and the stories each had to tell. Thank you for all you did! Here's another admirer for all that you did and the service you provided for the public.

I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon this video. It was a privilege to listen to these remarkable men speak. I'm not a fire fighter, but I'm a big believer in the preservation of history and learning from the past. What Rick described sounded like an oven to me. The close up waves, an oven has waves like that as it heats up. All three men said the same thing; with every tragedy lessons are learned. I'm very thankful all our wildland firefighters have radios now.

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Hes awesome

Im not a firefighter but did spend 30 years in aviation.. All the factors Rick mentions most importantly the visible gases plus the helo drop caused the explosion in my opinion? Anyone who ever worked around helos knows the static electricity they produce is enormous.. I think the static electricity from the helo ignited the gases and BOOM!!!! in my humble opinion?? To elaborate a little further Rick mentions how the Pilot was balancing the skid on a rock during the rescue.. I believe the Pilots purpose of placing a skid on that rock was not so much to balance the Helo but to ground the helo. Without doing that seemingly minor task would of knocked the first person who touched that aircraft 20 feet into the air with static discharge.. That I speak from experience...

I grew up just below the Veteran’s Hospital (Now Memorial Park) on Astoria Street and vividly remember this fire. Downed power lines up on top of the Sylmar mountain at the Nike base from the Santa Ana winds early in the morning, red and green fire trucks roaring up our street. I remember, even as terrified as I was as a 4th grader saying to my father, “I’m going to be a firefighter!”. The horrible news of these brave men didn’t deter me. I applied every year to the USFS after my 1975 high school graduation with Walt Sniegowski at the Little Tejunga station. I was shy of 18 by a couple of months and didn’t tell Walt. He said “Welcome to the crew, just have to confirm your age”. I was devastated! The following 3 years were affirmative action, so being a white male meant “Sorry”! Finally, I was picked up in ‘79 with the Texas Canyon Engine 3-11 crew, my dream realized, but I wanted more than anything to be a ‘Shot”! Got my wish because our 4X4 Model 60 Engine was broken so much, we were absorbed into the crew under Superitendant Ronnie Smith! Listening to these guys sure brings home the dangers we had to compartmentalize every time we heard the 3 beeps go off on the radio or station loudspeakers. God bless these fine, brave men, and all the others before and since who, like EC gave their lives valiantly and selflessly. Their experience no doubt helped ensure my safety during my time at TC. I just read Rich Leak’s harrowing account. He left his recovery details out, with what I’m sure were absolutely unimaginable pain and torture!

Seeking contact with the Loop Fire survivors regarding an event this Sept. at El Cariso Park