Volunteers needed in Washington State fire fighthing

I volunteered in Malden WV back in 1963.... the mountain was steep, it was all night.... blinded by the fire, couldn't see in the dark... snakes irritated snakes plenty.

... athorities were stopping cars on US-60 begging people to help... offered 15 cents an hour

Very dangerous....

At this point in my life.... and knowing more about nature (one of my degrees is in Biology) I'd let it burn. It will grow back.

If my house was in harms way I'd get my important stuff out and leave.

Some of what we see is rich people building where they shouldn't... then expecting others to risk their life to save there material things.... if they do lose their house they build back on the same spot... and sooner than later... scream for help.

The lives of the firefighters that just died were worth a lot more than the property values.

It was one heck of a one time adventure.

Chet

USAF Veteran

That is some tough work. When I was active duty Army, my unit from Ft. Carson, Colorado deployed to Warm Lake Complex, Idaho (Boise National Forrest) to help with a major fire. The Forest Service gave us a few days training and off we went. For the most part, all we did was make fire breaks and do some mop up work but it was pretty exhausting work even for a 21 year old that was in shape at the time. I hope they get those fires contained soon and everyone stays safe.