https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/ Disaster Message Service Discussion Board en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 23:46:07 +0000 wpForo 60 https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/read-u-s-western-wildfires-messages/ Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:51:00 +0000
Containment goals were reached on 11 large fires in six geographic areas. Five new large fires were reported in the Eastern Great Basin, Western Great Basin and Southwest Areas. Numerous lightning-caused new starts were reported in the Northwest Area until late in the evening. Initial attack activity elsewhere was light to moderate. Lightning activity is forecast to decrease today, but gusty winds will challenge containment efforts in the Rocky Mountain states. A team from the National Interagency Fire Center is traveling to Ft. Hood, Texas to begin training the Army's 20th Engineers Battalion, commanded by LTC Shumway. The battalion will deploy to Missoula on 8/13. Arriving in Boise today will be 79 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand. They will attend briefings and training tomorrow and may be dispatched to fires as early as 8/13.]]> Forest Fire nifc https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/read-u-s-western-wildfires-messages/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-july-19-2006/ Fri, 10 Dec 1999 05:53:00 +0000
In addition to the fire fighters, there were police officers from around the country, and EMS folks as well.

They were expecting about 15,000-20,000 current or retired fire fighters to come here today. The last estimate I heard was that 50,000 showed up.

From my window I can see the new bill board they just put up by the high way, with pictures of the 6 firemen. It's too sad for words.]]> Forest Fire angelaschade https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-july-19-2006/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-august-14-2006/ Thu, 28 Oct 1999 06:10:00 +0000 Forest Fire nickbrandimarto https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-august-14-2006/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-august-08-2006/ Thu, 28 Oct 1999 05:39:00 +0000 rescue class to take. I have researched a number of them, but want to
hear more personal experiences. I am from Washington State, and most of
the classes that are high on my list are in Arizona, Texas, and
California.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Jaime Andersen]]> Forest Fire jaimeandersen https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-august-08-2006/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/firefighter-tribute/ Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:57:00 +0000
Name: Paul F. McGrath
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 50
Status: Career
Date of Incident: June 17, 1999
Date of Death: June 17, 1999
Chief: Acting Chief Peter Micheli
Fire Dept.: Pittsburgh Fire Department
Address: 100 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Cause of Death: Apparent heart attack at scene of structure fire.

Name: Joseph Tagliareni, Jr.
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 34
Status: Volunteer
Date of Incident: May 31, 1999
Date of Death: June 14, 1999
Chief: Larry Sanzari
Fire Dept.: Seacaucus Fire Department
Address: 1203 Patterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Cause of Death: Heart attack while responding to an alarm.
Funeral: June 17, 1999

Tribute is being paid to Firefighters McGrath and Tagliareni at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/ffmem]]> Forest Fire usfa https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/firefighter-tribute/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-july-21-2006/ Sun, 02 May 1999 19:38:00 +0000 on the forest conditions for California this season. Are they having a dry season this year?]]> Forest Fire jeff https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/archive-through-july-21-2006/ https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/everglades/ Tue, 20 Apr 1999 23:55:00 +0000 Forest Fire Anonymous https://www.viexpo.com/forest-fire/everglades/