Random Ramblings: Aerial Wildland Firefighting

I have blogged about aerial wildland firefighting since 2009. I am not a firefighter and am not a pilot, just an interested bystander who wants to learn more and share what I learn here. Join me here as I blog on the aircraft and the pilots who fight wildland fires from the air in support of crews on the ground. I also blog on concerns affecting fire crews on the ground as well as other aviation and meteorology issues. Learn what it takes to do jobs that are staffed by the best of the best.

Monday, August 06, 2018

NJ Forest Fire Service 2018 engine deployment (Aug 6th): Engines at BLM Elko Wells Fire Station

Those of you who have been following along on the travels and staging of two New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) Type 4 engines may recall from my August 4th post that engines A29, T5 and car 37 arrived in Idaho last Friday, August 3rd and were released from the Sharps Fire. The were deployed to the Wells Fire Station in the BLM Elko Nevada district. I believe that they are still staged at the Wells Fire Station. My friend from the NJFFS Division A sent along some photos from the engines staged at the Wells Fire Station. I believe that the photos were taken sometime over the weekend. These photos are courtesy of Eric Weber, NJFFS Section Warden A3. Beautiful country.

I am very glad that you are in Nevada helping out with any wildfires near Elko, Nevada. I am so proud of you. You represent New Jersey well. Stay safe.