FIRE SUPPRESSION

ORGANIZED CREWS:

(6) 20-Person Hand Crews
(5) Saw Teams
(4) 5-Person Small Fire Teams
(4) Type-6, 4x4 Fire Engines

We have provided contract resources for wildfires since 1998. This has included up to six 20 man, Type II fire crews that have assisted in the suppression of fires for the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Washington Department of Natural Resources. We also have 4 Type 6 Fire Engines. 2 were built in 2002 and 2 were built in 2003.

Memberships:

National Wildfire Suppression Association

Certified Lead Instructor:
Ira Rambo

Certified Adjunct Lead Instructor:
Richard Aquilar

"Very motivated and productive crew. Very dedicated to suppression efforts." "I have been involved in firefighting for over twenty years and your crew demonstrated a level of professionalism, teamwork, positive attitude and incredible work ethic that far exceeded the norm! The amount and quality of work as well as the willingness and cooperation exhibited by this crew was outstanding." Santa Fe County Fire Department "This was the best crew I have had on this fire. For a Type II Crew, they worked like a Type I Crew. The Crew did an excellent job!" "In comparison to other crews on this fire, this crews performance was outstanding. (They) exceeded expectations for quality and time requirements."