Posted October 27, 2019 Who provides fire cover and staffs stations in the Angeles National Forest and the mountains? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 27, 2019 United States Forest Service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 1, 2019 They've been very busy lately especially on mutual aid incidens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 10, 2019 yes been listening in on Broadcastify. Seems the ANF units deal with a lot in the mountains with La Sheriff Air 5 and county units get stood down. lot of hiking and sporting injuries, lost hikers etc. Did not realise ANF fire had a SAR capability but they seem to be a very handy and capable and versatile resource in the mountains.Litened in on Broadcastify to ANF units starting and conducting a search for a fallen cyclist and located the injured party then cleared and staffed a heli spot and assisted Air 5 to assess and load the patient. Are the USFS ANF stations staffed 24/7, I understand they have barracks at the stations due to the isolated locations, Are they staffed through the winter months or just during high fire season? do the firefighters have additional duties such as rangers or as I have heard SAR work as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2019 ANF is staffed 8 hours a day unless red flag then staffing is extended and at times advised for 24 hour staffing. Only a few stations are staffed during the winter throughout the forest. USFS Fire Fighters are mainly wildland but.. will assist on a Structure fire if in the Forest and if the brush is threaten. Respond to TC's hikers down and medical. And work closely with neighboring depts. Staffing is 4-5 on a Engine, 2 on a Water Tender , 1 on a Patrol and 18-20 crew for the Hot Shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
