2. 2009

Controlled Burn - Apr 28

The Mat-Su Experimental farm works with Central Mat-Su Fire Department to undergo a controlled burn of their fields.
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The burn crew works their way uphill into the trees.
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The burn crew works their way uphill into the trees.

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  • Bowzr Diaz readies his torch while Firing Boss Jake Boothby checks the wind, burning a small test area before we commence the main burns.
  • Bowzr Diaz lays fire on our first strip.
  • Crews work the woods to keep the fire in the grass.
  • The burn crew works their way uphill into the trees.
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  • Firefighters are barely visible through the smoke and shrubbery.
  • Capt. John Muth ran the holding division for this burn.
  • Jamie Rodriguez cools a small hotspot in the black.
  • Jamie Rodriguez
  • Sparse grass doesn't burn too well, giving off a light smoke in front of Pioneer Peak.
  • Central Mat-Su Fire Station 51 gets close to the fire. In the foreground are Jake boothby, Mark Easter, and Frank Kirk.
  • Crews keep a line of fire from moving into the trees.
  • Frank Kirk runs the torch, leaving fire and heat wherever he goes.
  • Firing Boss Jake Boothby keeps an eye on the operation.
  • A firefighter drops over a hill, distorted by heat waves and smoke.
  • Licking flames curl colorfully above the grass.
  • Heavy smoke blocks out the view of Pioneer Peak.
  • Amy McNulty stands idle, the engine she is operating not being used at this time.
  • Aaron Brehm moves across the black.
  • Matt Fricks tries his hand running the torch and lighting things off.
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