Wildland Fire and Mitigation Resources
Elk Creek provides chipping services, mitigation assessments, and wildfire resources and education. Here, you will also find information on employment with the Elk Creek Wildland Fire Suppression Module.
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Last week, we responded to a structure fire call that turned out to be a chicken coop. Although the structure was a loss, thankfully, all residents within were saved and the nearby home was not harmed. This is not always the case, and this isn't the first chicken coop fire this season in our area. Please keep safety top of mind for your feathered friends, your family, and your neighbors. Here are some tips from the National Fire Protection Association:
Today we mourn the tragic loss of three U.S. wildland firefighters. Our hearts are with our brothers and sisters in both the U.S. and Australia. Peace be with their families.
3 US crew members were killed when a large air tanker crashed in Australia while fighting bushfires
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed in a press conference on Thursday that three US crew members died in the crash.Heartbreaking.😥
www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lubbock-firefighter-police-officer-killed-while-working...
Lubbock firefighter, police officer killed while working crash on Interstate 27
The accident was reported just before 9:00 a.m. in the area of Interstate 27 and Drew Street.We thank you for making us feel appreciated!
Don't take volunteer firefighters for granted
We do little to support or thank our volunteer firefighters, who in many communities risk their lives on our behalf.We firefighters go where we are needed, this crew is from the USFS. Keeping all of those fighting the horrendous fires in Australia in our thoughts.
ourcommunitynow.com/news-local/colorado-firefighters-on-their-way-to-fight-australian-fires
Colorado Firefighters on Their Way to Fight Australian Fires
To date, U.S. has sent 159 people from a variety of government agencies to help Australia.