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I hope Canada could officially adopt this and unify these dates in canada. Like all of the fighters we have lost to date, the granite mountain hotshots remind us of what is most important and to not take that for granted. Even though we are from canada, we will individually observe this week or remembrance for the 19 Hotshots of Granite Mountain and all other who have given it their all in the pursuit of protecting community. Let’s continue to use these lessons to push the boundaries of innovation in their names.

Risk has a name, Risk has a face, and Risk has a family! Align all tactical risk decision making to your strategy and incident priorities within your IAP. 🙏🏻

Both of these incidents are such part of my TAK journey. Yarnell is what caused TAK to come across my life 5 years later when I took a phone call from some guy I had never met named Eric Aselin. Interestingly enough this was while I was assigned to the Mendocino Complex. I had TAK in my hands maybe 3 days before the tragedy. I am so happy that both the USDA and DOI are adopting TAK. Humans factors are what they are, hoping technology may prevent catastrophe or when they do occur perhaps we have a chance for a better outcome.

I will never forget standing in a small market in Lone Pine, CA back in 2017 and a group of wildfire fire fighters came in to get some supplies...the whole place filled up with a strong smoke smell, the men were still in their gear, faces darkened by the ash...they looked like battle-worn heroes.

On July 6, 1994, a wildfire killed 14 #firefighters in Colorado. This story of their memorial service in Prineville, Oregon, aired on NPR Weekend. https://on.soundcloud.com/mDoMP32mypkjU7BS6 #WeekofRemembrance #NeverForgotten

Such a huge loss: now let’s get our wildland firefighters compensated for the risk they undertake

In Colorado, we don’t forget Storm King🙏🏻

The Week of Remembrance is a significant opportunity to recognize and remember our courageous firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The stories of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots and others who died serve as a reminder of their bravery and dedication. This week is not just about commemorating, but also about learning from the experiences of our fallen heroes. It's crucial that we put their teachings into action to ensure their legacy lives on. Your bravery is a constant source of inspiration.  

This tremendously brave group made the selfless sacrifice for the greatest good of nature... we will always remember their courageousness in fighting that devastating wildfire 11 years ago. We can honor their lives for the future with the careful care, management, and stewardship of our forests. Building sustainable, resilient forests will prevent tragedies like this from happening into the future. We can all do our part to take care of the lands that we love. 🤎

While I sympathise with people who lost family or friends & we should remember any FF lost in the line of duty. Why are we loosing these numbers of FF's should be the question? Are they being wrongly placed or wrongly trained? This is a total tragedy. No stand of trees is worth this sacrifice. Trees can be replaced people can't. Respect to those lost. Yes I am a rural FF.