Hotshot Crews
Sometimes, as evidenced in recent large wildfire seasons, a fire will not be suppressed totally in its early stages. In this event, initial attack crews, which are utilized for only short periods during a fire’s earliest stages, will often be replaced with larger, more specialized hotshot crews. These crews consist of 18-20 highly trained individuals who often spend an entire season hiking into fires, digging line, cutting trees and assisting in burnout operations on some of the most challenging fires. On these large fire operations, self sustaining fire-camp “cities” are built up for crews and administrative personnel; the camps are complete with logistics stations, information officers and media personnel, showers, kitchens, sleeping areas, laundry services, etc.
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Related Links:
Wildfire suppression Menu
- Introduction To Wildfire Suppression
- Suppression Methodology
- Initial Attack & Beyond
- Engines & Handcrews: At The Frontline
- Hotshot Crews
- Rapellers
- Smokejumpers
- Inmate Crews
- How To Become A Wildland Firefighter
- Firefighting Training & Employment Links
- Online Fire Resources