Fire Season In Effect

[mile9socounty]

I don't know how many this will pertain to here in Oregon. Douglas County is in fire season as of 16 June, 2008. I know it's a little late. But I thought I would put it out there for yall. Burning permits are still being issued up to 30 June, 2008. I will try and keep yall posted on the IFPL levels as well as the Fire Danger levels. It's the 4th day into fire season and we already have a 13 acre fire.

Kenny

 

[redlaker]

ahhh oregon I was out there in 2002 I think it was...

we were on the apple fire in the umpqua national forest for 18 days, great scenery, hard work, and great money..
some interesting times out there, thanks for reminding me


and thanks for the update

 

[mile9socounty]

Back in 2002, down here in my back yard? Right on man. Do you remember if you were up on the North Umpqua or the South Umpqua side. If you were down here. I was on the Bolder Creek Complex. We watched the F/S just let it go and burn. :censored: But hey, thank you brother for keeping my home safe!

 

[redlaker]

ya that fire was great, I have never had such good food at a fire camp in my life!!!! we were camped in a field, we worked 16 hour days from the start to the finish
it netted me my best fire hero picture ever!
I will have to try and remember where exactly we were

 

[mile9socounty]

Yep. That does look like Douglas County on fire. Nice picture dude. Thank you again for keeping this place safe. Couldn't have done it with out ya.

 

[mile9socounty]

Jim Creek Complex

182 acres. Jim Creek, which shares Cavitt Creek. For those of you that know the Glide area. Ain't no more fire hose left in Douglas County. So far we have the DFPA, CFPA, ODF, Klamath, Lane and Jackson county crews working on it. Here are a few shots I got today. Yarder and the Processor are toasted. Started in red slash, only took about 10 minutes to reach the landing. Pretty awesome what fire can do with some wind behind it.

 

[RPM]

Started in red slash, only took about 10 minutes to reach the landing. Pretty awesome what fire can do with some wind behind it.

Only two words to describe that feeling....."Oh sh*t!!"

 

[slowp]

Only two words to describe that feeling....."Oh sh*t!!"

Nope, I have gotten the call about an operations fire years ago, and the two words are much stronger--and I'm not a logger. Now, the investigation begins and you hope that all the fire prevention rules were followed. You hope the logger had good insurance.

But there are stories I've been told of guys who got in trouble for putting the fire out that was heading for the equipment.

 

[Gologit]

But there are stories I've been told of guys who got in trouble for putting the fire out that was heading for the equipment.

I've seen that happen. A little spot fire, a little tourist fire of some kind and the crew jumps on it with the water truck, a Cat, and shovels. Later on, after the fire is out, some self important civil servant comes along and gives everybody hell for not being "carded". Everybody on the crew is careful to look properly chastised and penitent...and if another little fire comes along they'd take exactly the same actions. The agencies?....scroom.

 

[slowp]

I've seen that happen. A little spot fire, a little tourist fire of some kind and the crew jumps on it with the water truck, a Cat, and shovels. Later on, after the fire is out, some self important civil servant comes along and gives everybody hell for not being "carded". Everybody on the crew is careful to look properly chastised and penitent...and if another little fire comes along they'd take exactly the same actions. The agencies?....scroom.

Nope. That wasn't the case. The owner of the equipment chewed out the crew. Insurance money was wanted....

 

[Gologit]

Nope. That wasn't the case. The owner of the equipment chewed out the crew. Insurance money was wanted....

Ah...that's a different story. And an ugly one, too.

 

[RPM]

....and the two words are much stronger--and I'm not a logger.

yes slowp you are quit correct.....guess I was being polite for a Sunday morning. There are several other words all nicely strung together that would describe the situation better....

 

[joesawer]

Nope, I have gotten the call about an operations fire years ago, and the two words are much stronger--and I'm not a logger. Now, the investigation begins and you hope that all the fire prevention rules were followed. You hope the logger had good insurance.

But there are stories I've been told of guys who got in trouble for putting the fire out that was heading for the equipment.

If/when a fire starts and is investigated and a crew did not have all the fire prevention tools and rules followed, it would be a very bad day for the owner. If all that is required and reasonable is followed then a person did all they could do. But it should be remembered that if it is not documented it never happened. That is what I actually like about the fire inspections. They actually document what you have and often give good insight as to what, why and where things are needed and required.
A recent fire inspection with good results would be your best freind in a case like this.

 

[ak4195]

Wow,amazing pile of expensive steel.

ak4195

 

[slowp]

Wow,amazing pile of expensive steel.

ak4195

The steel market is good right now for scrap. I've seen yarders covered with retardent, not a pretty sight either.

While coming back from kayaking up and down the river, I about ran off the road when I saw this.

Brings back memories of the slash burning days. I'm thinking it is over on the Yakama Rez or to the south of us. That is Mt. Adams it is going behind.

Later: The fire is to the south, on the Mt. Adams Ranger District. I think most of our firefighters are gone. Only the lame, sick, and fat are left here.

 

[mile9socounty]

Only two words to describe that feeling....."Oh sh*t!!"

225 Acres and 100 contained. Now the investigators come in to see how it started.

http://www.dfpa.net/nr2008-07-13 Jim Creek Fire 03.asp
http://www.kpic.com/news/24583819.html

This is the most current article.
http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20080712/NEWS/135280113/1063/NEWS&ParentProfile=1055