To add to teamgiffens comment. Hotshot crews are very common in So Cal. The Cleveland NF has 3, the San Bernardino has 4, and so does the Angeles. They are not only utilized on large campaign fires but are indispensable on quick initial attack fires too. Having worked on a crew in So Cal I can relay this info w much confidence.
Good Morning. Thank you for posting this video. How big is the safety zone here? This got in your laps pretty quick, but it looks like everyone got home safe. Question: what is/are the terrain features you do NOT want to ground fight for a grass/brush fire?
hot shot crews dont normally operate in southern california. Hand crews and strike teams are the main fighting force...along with air support - tankers and helo's.
This looks like a hand crew possibly. I could be wrong though!
kicking ash and taking flames.. bless the LCES
benrennik 2 years ago
Oh yea, awesome footage. This footage really gives people a feel for what goes on.NICE!!!
blinko656 2 years ago
Hand crews, I think do all the hard work and don't get the credit.
Retired FF
blinko656 2 years ago 2
To add to teamgiffens comment. Hotshot crews are very common in So Cal. The Cleveland NF has 3, the San Bernardino has 4, and so does the Angeles. They are not only utilized on large campaign fires but are indispensable on quick initial attack fires too. Having worked on a crew in So Cal I can relay this info w much confidence.
coledogger9 2 years ago
Good Morning. Thank you for posting this video. How big is the safety zone here? This got in your laps pretty quick, but it looks like everyone got home safe. Question: what is/are the terrain features you do NOT want to ground fight for a grass/brush fire?
VolkgartenBySquirrel 2 years ago
i'm cecil's wife. now i know what he's doing at work. lol
bjscso 4 years ago
Always rewarding to see people who actually appreciate what we do.
Sandyman82 4 years ago
AWESOME !!!!! video. thanks for posting it can't wait for 08 be safe
bab777734 4 years ago
is this a hotshot crew?
CDFdavid 4 years ago
hot shot crews dont normally operate in southern california. Hand crews and strike teams are the main fighting force...along with air support - tankers and helo's.
This looks like a hand crew possibly. I could be wrong though!
teamgiffin 3 years ago
Nice to see some video of the work you guys are doing. Sick watching slideshows of the same old images downloaded from the net.
akron1000gpm 4 years ago