Drone flights over a wildfire in rugged terrain south of Big Sky (MT) twice prevented a firefighting aircraft from being used for safety since the fire was first reported Monday afternoon, reports the AP.

The lack of air space forced crews on the ground to take a less direct approach to fighting it, which allowed it to grow, the report says. Custer Gallatin National Forest officials say the drainage fire in Upper Taylor Fork creek grew to more than 70 acres by Wednesday.

About 40 personnel were working on the fire with more expected, according to the report.

Wyoming, Minn., September 29, 2021 – Rosenbauer America has received a multi-unit order from the State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation. The order, awarded to Rosenbauer with the support of local dealer Burton’s Fire, Inc includes six type-5 engines, five type-6 engines, and a 2200-gallon tactical water tender.

“We are thrilled to be working with the State of California to support their Department of Parks and Recreation,” said Ken Howenstine, Burton’s Fire, Inc., sales engineer. “California boasts 280 state park units, over 340 miles of coastline, 970 miles of lake and river frontage, 15,000 campsites, and 4,500 miles of trails. The department contains the largest and most diverse recreational, natural, and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation.”

The initial order of 12 custom units will be equipped with UPF Poly Water Tanks, Darley Pumps (6- 2 ½  AGE, 5- 1 ½ AGE, and 1- HM500), Foam Pro 1600 Class A Foam Systems, Whelen Warning, and Siren Package and FireTech HiViZ LED Scene lights.

“Rosenbauer fire trucks have been leading firefighting innovation for more than 150 years,” said Howenstine. “The new Rosenbauer custom units that will be supporting California Department of Parks and Recreation will be instrumental in supporting the communities in California.”

California’s state parks and the recreational programs supported by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and its divisions of Boating and Waterways, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, and Office of Historic Preservation, are gateways to these benefits and to opportunities to connect with families, friends, and communities. More than 75 million people annually visit California’s State Park System.

Burton’s Fire, Inc. was established in 1991 by brothers, Ken and John Burton. Burton’s Fire specializes in chassis change-overs, refurbishes, wreck repairs, pump overhauls, electrical (new and troubleshooting), as well as new build-ups.

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About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. Rosenbauer America incorporates global strengths and innovation to provide the largest and most technologically advanced line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, aerials, and the all-new Revolutionary Technology (RT) electric fire truck. Visit the company’s website for more information at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

W.S. Darley—Shawano (WI) Area Fire Department Polyvision Quick Attack unit. Ford F-550 cab and chassis; Ford 6.7L Power Stroke 330-hp engine; Darley Champion PSMC 1,500-gpm pump with AutoCAFS plumbed to four discharges; copolymer body with 300-gallon water tank and 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Dealer: Troy Crothers, Darley Fire Apparatus Division, Chippewa Falls, WI.

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Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen earlier this month from Cal Fire and PG&E trucks, reports Merced Sun-Star.

The two trucks were broken into between about 7:30 p.m. September 9 and 3:45 a.m. September 10. The stolen equipment is worth about $10,000.

Authorities ask anyone with information on the burglaries or stolen equipment to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office or to submit an anonymous tip through Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers.