DFN Douglas Fast Net Internet Service 100% Oregon Owned and Operated

ODF Resource Update

by George Custer | Jan 13, 2025 | Oregon News

Share this article

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s six strike teams have been working alongside CalFire to suppress the wildfires in Los Angeles County.

As of this morning, there are three strike teams (which is equal to 15 engines) assigned to the Palisades Fire and three strike teams assigned to the Eaton Fire. Our firefighters’ duties vary, spanning from initial attack to mop up operations.

The rumor that firefighters were held up or denied due to emissions testing is NOT true. Upon arriving at the Sacramento Command Center, ODF engines underwent vehicle inspections for safety purposes. While in California, CalFire is responsible for the safety of our firefighters and took necessary steps to ensure that safety before sending them to the front lines.

A strike team consists of five Type 6 engines with two to four firefighters per engine, plus a strike team leader. In total, the Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 30 Type 6 engines and 70 firefighters.

The Oregon Department of Forestry is extremely proud of the work our firefighters are doing to support California and the “Whatever it takes” attitude that is brought to every task.

ODF’s strike teams’ expenses will be reimbursed by the state of California.

+ posts

George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.

Comments

Written by George Custer

January 13, 2025

Alpine Stream Construction Highway 58 Oakridge Oregon

Archives

Categories

Stay Up to Date With The Latest News & Updates

Join Our Newsletter

Receive news updates directly to your email

Become A Subscriber

Have full uninterrupted access to The Highway 58 Herald.

We are a commuinity supported non-profit media and your support makes a big difference.

Follow Us

Support The Highway 58 Herald and participate in our online discussions, notes from our writers and editors and more.