Incident Media Photographs

Hook on equipment being hauled. B. Benson

The instrument panel in a helicopter. Photo: R. Oropeza

This Blackhawk is using a fixed tank of water instead of a bucket. This is a snorkel attachment that sucks up the water into the tank. Photo: R. Oropeza

A bulldozer used on the Moss Mountain Fire sits for the night.  Photo: M. Mahurin

An example of steep slope on Moss Mountain Fire. Photo: M. Mahurin

Miller Timber hand crew on the Moss Mountain Fire digs hand line off a steep slope. The slopes make for a more arduous day and takes more time to work safely. Photo: B. Benson

Here is an example of a cup trench. The idea is that a trench dug in the line will stop roll out before it spots across the line on steep slopes. Photo: M. Jones

A fire crew heads to work on the Moss Mountain Fire. Photo: M. Mahurin

An example of finished handline on Moss Mountain Fire. These lines connect to roads or other natural fire barriers to contain the spread of the fire. Photo: B. Benson

A firefighter from Miller Timber hand crew on the Moss Mountain Fire digs line on a steep slope. It is hard work and takes stamina and skill to work safely. Photo: B. Benson

an example of a drop point on the moss Mountain Fire. Drop points are agreed upon locations to store supplies and fuel firefighters will need on the line. Photo: M. Mahurin

A burnt area on the Coffee Pot Fire. Photo: M. Mahurin