Between Entrapment and Deployment

Key Events: Entrapment

The firefighters arrived at the selected site about 30 minutes before the fire front.
Some firefighters were concerned that the site was not an adequate safety zone and that a deployment might be necessary.
Although they had time to prepare for a deployment, there was very little preparation.
The entrapped firefighters experienced different levels of anxiety about their situation. They "hung out" and "watched the show" as the fire approached.

Photo taken by an entrapped crewmember watching the crown fire approach, looking downcanyon.

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