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Old As The Kremlin

by Mike McMillan

posted: January 10, 2008

When the article first appeared, I suspected total access to Russia's wildfire aircraft and operations influenced National Geo to 'embed' their reporters with Russian Smokejumpers.

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Keeping roads out of roadless areas

by Bob Reid (MSO 57)

posted: January 26, 2006

Federal forest lands not specified by governors for protection will be subject to road building and all the problems associated with easy access.

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Foot Safety in Hurricane Disaster Areas

by Chuck Mansfield (CJ59)

posted: September 02, 2005

Yesterday it was announced that the Santa Domingo Hot Shots Were being deloyed for operations in the Hurricane Disaster area. I have two cautions that should be considered if you are going to volunteer.

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Keith Reppeto

by Eric Cox

posted: June 29, 2005

He had a clear sense of self.....secure in his purpose. He knew where he was and why he was there.

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Recruiting Active Jumpers

by Denny Breslin

posted: April 10, 2005

Having just read the minutes from the fall BOD meeting about recruiting recent ex-jumpers, I wonder why more active jumpers choose not to join the NSA...

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Firefighters Should Not Avoid Caffeine

by Chuck Sheley (Cave Junction ’59)

posted: April 06, 2005

The key to most activities in life is moderation. Too much of anything can kill you. At the same time, drugs can be used to our advantage if we implement educated guidelines.

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Ravens

by Ted Dethlefs

posted: December 17, 2004

It was a great book about some 170 really brave men with many casualties.

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Rodger P. Warford Missoula 46-49

by Jay Bates

posted: September 14, 2004

On the day of that fateful jump he was suited up and was told to stay and pack chutes.

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Improved Transportation Safety Should Be Forest Service Focus

by Chuck Sheley (Cave Junction ’59)

posted: October 08, 2003

I would argue that these days, transportation is the major safety problem in fighting wildfire. If the Forest Service really wants to cut fire fatalities, it should stop making new (and often dangerously restrictive) rules of engagement and start improving transportation safety.

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Remembering Ed Guy

by Denis Symes

posted: July 17, 2003

I especially remember that he would drive me back to the barracks (when I was too inebriated to make it back - "I just want to make sure you get back safely".

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