Bulldozers of fire
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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Interagency Wildland Fire Chemicals Policy and Guidance
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System LandsIn 2011 the Forest Service signed a Record of Decision implementing direction for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant. In 2020 the Forest Service reviewed new information, published in the 2020 Supplemental Information Report. That report recommended modification of the alternative that was selected in…