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Bulldozers of fire

A fire dozer parked along side a dirt road in a pinyon forest while smoke from a large wildfire rises into the sky in the background.
At about 50,000 pounds, equipped with a 12 foot metal blade, the medium sized dozer can construct a wider fireline quickly. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, medium-sized dozers are generally the best all-around size for fireline construction as they are maneuverable and…
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