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CA-LAC- Ranch IC - Vegetation Fire - Newhall pass area Posted: 21 Oct 2007 02:11 AM CDT Location: TEMPLIN HWY AT TEMPLIN PK / Interstate 5 area, Grapevine south, Castaic. Sizeup: Working fire, 60 acres with 40+ MPH winds, moving south...in few hours Community of Piru may be threatened and IC requested dispatch to notify Ventura County. Helitack reporting fire is spotting 1/4 mile ahead of itself. Resources: No fixed wing aircraft, Cal Fire, LA COUNTY, ANF Weather: Boise NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA 302 PM PDT SAT OCT 20 2007 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS OF VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES DUE TO STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Updates:11:13PM 1021 FIRE FOR UPDATE - AT 2232 HRS - APPROX 60 ACRES BURNED - MOVING IN SW DIRECTION Per CHP CAD No evacuations yet. View Larger Map Google map of reported area of Ranch fire Video at: ABC7.com

STRONG AND POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posted: 20 Oct 2007 10:17 PM CDT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA 626 PM PDT SAT OCT 20 2007 ...STRONG AND POSSIBLY DAMAGING WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH TUESDAY... STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL AFFECT THE MOUNTAINS AND ANTELOPE VALLEY WITH WINDS UP TO 60 MPH POSSIBLE. IN SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE STRONG THROUGH TONIGHT BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO NORTHEAST TONIGHT AND SUNDAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY. AS THIS HAPPENS WINDS OVER THE ANTELOPE VALLEY AND MOST OF SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WILL DIMINISH BUT STILL BE GUSTY AT TIMES. HOWEVER...IN VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTIES NORTHEAST WINDS WILL BE INCREASING WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE THROUGH AND BELOW THE FAVORED PASSES AND CANYONS. WINDS WILL DIMINISH SLIGHTLY EARLY SUNDAY EVENING...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN ONCE AGAIN LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...AND AGAIN MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY.

CA- MRN-Valley IC. - Vegetation Fire Posted: 21 Oct 2007 12:49 AM CDT 17:00 Valley Fire - Marin County Location: San Geronimo Valley between Lagunitas School and the San Geronimo Golf Course San Geronamo Valley - Lagunitas School hillside - staging at the San Geronimo Golf Club Resources: First unit on scene reported 5 acres with structures threatened. Units responding from Marin County Fire Department, CAL Fire, Ross Valey Fire, Novato Fire, San Rafael Fire, Skywalker Ranch Fire. Woodacre ECC CHP H-30 , Currently requesting 3 additional any-type engines to staging. Sheriffs deputies are talking about possible evacuations. Comms: MERA Talkgroups: 24080 - Marin Co FD Control H2 (ECC Dispatch) 24176 - Marin Co FD Command H5 45616 - Sheriff 1 TAC White 2 154.265 Marin Incident page: Marin County Fire Department: Incidents - http://www.xmrfire.org/mrn/Lists/Incident/AllItems.aspx

CA-RRU- 79 - Vegetation Fire Posted: 20 Oct 2007 06:59 PM CDT Via CHP CAD - 1196 4:24PM Report of Fire SR79 JSO CALIFORNIA AV San Gorgonio Pass Google Map Location: Highway 79 and California Ave Sizeup: West side of Hwy 79, moderate rate of spread quarter acre, potential for 100 acres. Working fire on hillside. Full willdand fire response, all aircraft. Comms: RRU 2 and CDF Tac 5 Weather: Beamont RAWS reports 78 degrees, 29% RH winds SW 6 gusty to 20. Update: (1) Cancel additional aircraft, one tanker in orbit, can handle with 2 crews 1 dozer. This one is caught

Northern California Fire season winding down rapidily Posted: 20 Oct 2007 02:09 PM CDT The Northern California region seasonal weather change has allowed State fire officials to end the fire season in the region by Monday. Several northern units of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection have begun to close stations, reduce staffing levels, reduce wildland fire response levels, release contract aircraft, release seasonal firefighters and lift certain use restrictions, such as camp fires, and permit debris burning and the burning of vegetation piles on private property with proper permit and following local burn permit guidelines, And of course check with your local Fire Department for allowed Burn Days.. The Cal Fire will still provide service throughout the winter season, but some remote fire stations will be closed. Home heating is a serious early winter fire danger homeowners should inspect all heating equipment prior to use every season. The number of house fires usually peak in January and February. Inspecting chimneys, flues and all heating devices now can keep your family safer this winter. Daniel Berlant, a department spokesman, said this season saw 3,424 wildfires in Northern California that burnt 61,749 acres. Except for one or two major fires, the rest were relatively small ones. "This was a typical fire season," Berlant said. The five-year average for annual acreage burnt is 60,780 acres. 2007 California Fire season to date number of fires and acres: Interval Fires Acres 1/1/2007 through 10/13/2007 6,857 84,999 1/1/2006 through 10/13/06 8,372 218,518 5 year average (same interval) 8,405 152,276 (All statistics are for CDF jurisdiction fires only and are subject to change until final fire season reports are completed and tabulated.) But this season also saw one of the most destructive Nor California fires since the 1930s, Berlant said. The Angora fire that started June 24 destroyed more than 250 homes on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe.

Red Flag preparation - Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have doubled the number of air tankers at the Ramona Air Station Posted: 20 Oct 2007 12:49 PM CDT In preparation for the Red flag weather, and accompanying Santa Ana winds Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have doubled the number of air tankers at the San Diego area Ramona Air Attack Station. A heli-tanker is also on hand in the event of a fire. Also resources such as Cal fire engine strike teams have been moved south from less affected Northern California areas.

LA County - Great Wildland Urban Interface video Posted: 20 Oct 2007 02:28 PM CDT The Los Angeles County firefighters website lacounty.com Is featuring a video featuring a wildland urban interface fire exploding down a drainage right into the lap of a structure protection group with evacuations, WUI Firestorm, entrapment, a near burnover, and a lesson in the science of the "Pucker factor" Cal Fire News featured video San Dimas Area Ignition Video By Rich Cowgil This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

FOREST SERVICE ANNOUNCES REGIONAL FORESTER LEADERSHIP CHANGES Posted: 20 Oct 2007 11:48 AM CDT NEWS RELEASE USDA Forest Service Washington, D.C. Release No. 0715 Contact: Press Office (202) 205-1134 FOREST SERVICE ANNOUNCES REGIONAL FORESTER LEADERSHIP CHANGES WASHINGTON, September 6, 2007—U.S. Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell announced today two key personnel changes for Regional Forester positions in the Intermountain Region and the Pacific Southwest Region. Harv Forsgren has been selected to be the new Regional Forester for the Intermountain Region (Region 4). Randy Moore will be the new Regional Forester in the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5). "Both Harv and Randy have demonstrated outstanding leadership managing the many complex issues in the Southwest and the East and are superbly qualified to take on their new challenges in the Intermountain Region and in California," said Chief Kimbell. Harv Forsgren has been the Regional Forester in Southwestern Region (Region 3) since July, 2002. Prior to that, he was the Regional Forester in the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6). Forsgren will now lead the Intermountain Region headquartered in Ogden, Utah. Forsgren, who began his career as a volunteer on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, will replace Jack Troyer who has announced his plans for retirement earlier this year. The Intermountain Region consists of 13 National Forests and one National Grassland located in Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho and western Wyoming. Randy Moore has been selected to lead the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5), headquartered in Vallejo, Calif. Randy has been the Regional Forester in the Eastern Region (Region 9) since May, 2002. Prior to that, he was the Forest Supervisor on the Mark Twain National Forest. Moore began his career at the North Dakota State Conservationist Office and has a broad range of natural resource management experience. He has recently led Region 9 to successfully complete Forest Plan Revisions within a two-year timeframe, an unprecedented accomplishment. A reporting date for both selections has not yet been announced. #

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Landmark Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger Posted: 19 Oct 2007 10:29 PM CDT Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights signed Story at: SBCPF.org - News Article courtesy of CPF.org: It's taken two decades and untold buckets of blood, sweat and tears. But come January 1, the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights will be the law in California. With broad support from both political parties and a signature from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Assembly Bill 220 by Assemblywoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) extends to firefighters the same fundamental on-the-job employee protections that now exist for police officers. "In the public's mind, public safety professionals are on the same team," said California Professional Firefighters President Lou Paulson. "We face the same split-second decisions the same high-stress situations the same danger to life and limb. In signing this measure, Governor Schwarzenegger is recognizing that all first responders should be on an equal footing when it comes to protecting our due-process rights." AB 220 is the culmination of a 20-year crusade by California Professional Firefighters to secure a consistent procedural standard for all first responders - police, firefighters and public agency EMS personnel - when they are the targets of investigation or interrogation by their superiors. The landmark measure is designed to apply common-sense principles of fairness and professionalism to the process of investigating and disciplining first responders. As with the original Peace Officers Bill of Rights approved in the 1980s, AB 220 puts in place basic procedural safeguards that recognize the unique role of first responders: No more unreasonable interrogation. The law requires that interrogation be conducted at reasonable hours, with compensation and without verbal or physical threats or extortion; Protection of basic rights. Individuals must be advised of their rights and secures the right of representation in any and all interrogations; prohibits unwarranted search of personal property or forced submission to polygraph testing; Maintaining professionalism. Authorizes recording any interrogation by employer or employee, and gives each access to the other's recordings and transcripts; statements made under duress can't be used in judicial proceedings; Preserving appeal rights. Chief must provide written notice of removal or action and provide administrative appeal; appeals process must conform to state Administrative Procedures Act. During the two-decade struggle, CPF has introduced a half-dozen different measures to enact these basic protections. Almost all fell victim to legislative partisanship or simple misinformation from employers. This year, however, the measure enjoyed overwhelming support from both political parties, including near-unanimous support in the California Assembly. In addition to Schwarzenegger, the measure's champions included Assemblywoman Bass, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, Senate President Don Perata and Assembly GOP Leader Mike Villines. Also standing tall in this battle was GOP Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, who helped win converts from his own party during the legislative battle. "California's firefighters are, and should be, held to the highest standards of public service," said Paulson. "We welcome these high standards, but they must be applied fairly. This measure establishes that standard of basic fairness, and we are grateful to the governor and the Legislature for their support."

UCFD - Firefighters top city salaries Posted: 19 Oct 2007 10:16 PM CDT Union City releases employee earnings for 2006 By Matthew Artz, STAFF WRITER Story at: Inside Bay Area Article Last Updated: 10/19/2007 07:07:37 AM PDT UNION CITY — Every full-time Union City firefighter earned more than $100,000 last year and the Fire Department accounted for nearly half of all city employees earning six figures, according to city data. Citywide, former police Chief Randy Ulibarri made the most money in 2006 with $220,256, followed by City Manager Larry Cheeves with $212,730. Rounding out the top five were Battalion Chief Ronald Oatis, $196,040; Battalion Chief Michael Brown, $191,721; and police Capt. Greg Stewart, $189,747. The Argus requested Union City's salary figures for calendar year 2006 last month after the California Supreme Court ruled that governments must reveal what they pay employees. Of about 305 full-time city employees, 98 earned more than $100,000 last year, said Rich Digre, who oversees the city's budget. The Fire Department accounted for 42 six-figure earners, compared with 35 for the Police Department. Eight of Union City's top 10 earners last year were public safety employees. The Fire Department, which is authorized to have 49 firefighters, amassed more than $1.3 million in overtime. That was nearly double the overtime expense of the police department, whose roughly 80 sworn officers tallied $775,438. Firefighters accounted for 28 of the city's top 30 overtime earners. Topping the list were Oatis with $64,806 in overtime and fire Capt. John Havenhill with $58,603. Michael Mahaney tallied the mostovertime among police officers. His Advertisement total of $32,778 placed him 23rd among city employees. Fire Department overtime was higher than usual last year, Digre said, because there were five vacancies, forcing additional overtime to staff stations and train recruits. For the fiscal year that ended in June, the department went $200,000 over its $9.5 million budget, Digre said. The firefighters union is still negotiating for a contract after its last deal expired July 1. It's the only city union without a contract. When Union City approved restoring its Fire Department in 1999, then-City Manager Mark Lewis estimated the department would cost only $5.2 million that fiscal year. "I think that was an under-projection," Cheeves said. Overall, he said, city salaries are roughly in the middle of the pack when compared to a benchmark list of eight Bay Area cities. "We're certainly not on the top of very many lists," he said. Compared to Fremont, which has roughly triple its population, Union City spent less per resident on public employee salaries. According to salary reports from both cities, Union City spent $25.9 million compared to Fremont's $86.9 million. Across the board, Union City's top brass made about $20,000 less than their Fremont counterparts, without taking into account the rates both cities pay to fund their retirement packages. The Police Department, which is about a third the size of Fremont's, spent about $9.5 million on salaries, compared with $27.7 million in Fremont. The Fire Department spent a little less than $6 million on salaries, compared with $17.3 million in Fremont. For sworn Union City police officers who made at least $70,000 in base salary last year, the average salary was $105,250 and the average overtime earnings was $8,204. Their counterparts in Fremont averaged $124,226 in total salary and $12,760 in overtime. For Union City firefighters who made at least $70,000 in base salary last year, the average salary was $138,550 and the average overtime earning was $31,120. In Fremont, average pay for firefighters was $137,404, and average overtime pay was $29,242. With the vacant Union City Fire Department positions now filled, Cheeves said he expected firefighters to log less overtime this year. Two of the more surprising names among Union City's top earners were Public Works Superintendents Phil Sachs and Mike Klinkner. Sachs received $184,227, of which more than $73,000 was in deferred compensation, and Klinkner received $162,144, of which $74,000 was in deferred compensation. Both men retired at the end of 2006, and were due accrued vacation time and other accruals, which in Sachs' case amounted to about 1,500 hours, Digre said. Former police Chief Ulibarri's 2006 earnings also were inflated by cashing out accrued time coinciding with his retirement last December. Unused vacation days do not contribute to their pension benefits, Digre said. To prevent similar retirement cash-outs, the city this year capped employee vacation accruals. Story at: Inside Bay Area Article Last Updated: 10/19/2007 07:07:37 AM PDT

EDIS - RED FLAG WARNINGS - SOUTHERN CALIF Posted: 19 Oct 2007 03:51 PM CDT A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS - ALL OF ORANGE COUNTY - THE MOUNTAINS AND INLAND EMPIRE OF SOUTHWEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY - THE MOUNTAINS AND COASTAL VALLEYS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY - THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST - AND THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF EAST WINDS GUSTING OVER 35 MPH AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS Actual/Future/Severe/Possible SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- Update sent at 13:26 PDT on 2007-10-19 A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS... ALL OF ORANGE COUNTY... THE MOUNTAINS AND INLAND EMPIRE OF SOUTHWEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY... THE MOUNTAINS AND COASTAL VALLEYS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY... THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST... AND THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST... DUE TO THE LIKELIHOOD OF NORTHEAST WINDS GUSTING OVER 35 MPH AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL AREAS-SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE-SAN DIEGO COUNTY INLAND VALLEYS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE MOUNTAIN TOP AND FRONT COUNTRY RANGER DISTRICTS OFTHE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE SAN JACINTO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE SAN BERNARDINONATIONAL FOREST-SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE TRABUCO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE CLEVELAND NATIONALFOREST-SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE PALOMAR AND DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICTS OF THECLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST- Alert sent at 13:26 PDT on 2007-10-19

EDIS - FIRE WEATHER WATCH Posted: 19 Oct 2007 12:39 PM CDT FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL OF ORANGE COUNTY... THE MOUNTAINS AND INLAND EMPIRE OF SOUTHWEST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY... THE MOUNTAINS AND COASTAL VALLEYS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY... THE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST... AND THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY Actual/Future/Severe/Possible ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL AREAS-SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS-THE INLAND EMPIRE-SAN DIEGO COUNTY INLAND VALLEYS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE MOUNTAIN TOP AND FRONT COUNTRY RANGER DISTRICTS OFTHE SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST-RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE SAN JACINTO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE SAN BERNARDINONATIONAL FOREST-SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE TRABUCO RANGER DISTRICT OF THE CLEVELAND NATIONALFOREST-SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-INCLUDING THE PALOMAR AND DESCANSO RANGER DISTRICTS OF THECLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST- Update sent at 09:58 PDT on 2007-10-19 FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY FOR MOST OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF STRONG SANTA ANA CONDITIONS Actual/Future/Severe/Possible SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- Cancel sent at 09:58 PDT on 2007-10-19 FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF VENTURA COUNTY AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXCEPT THE ANTELOPE VALLEY Actual/Future/Severe/Possible VENTURA COUNTY COAST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST-VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- Update sent at 09:28 PDT on 2007-10-19

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Prescribed Fire Information - Yosemite West: Update #3 Posted: 19 Oct 2007 12:39 AM CDT U.S. Department of the Interior Prescribed Fire Information Update #3 Yosemite West: PW-17, Segment E October 18, 2007 The Yosemite West prescribed fire began October 9, at 9:30 AM. Units B and C ignitions were completed October 11. Approximately 250 acres were treated (burned) with good fuel consumption of the dead and down, forest litter and other unwanted trees and brush. Fire crews began burning Segment E, approximately 650 acres, on Tuesday morning, October 15. Today, approximately 450 acres have been burned in this unit. The perimeter of this large unit was burned earlier this week and all that is left is the interior of Segment E. Due to north to northeast winds driving a high altitude band of smoke to the southwest, ignition of the burn was stopped as of 3:30PM today. The smoke band was visible inside of the Park and throughout the region, including the cities of Oakhurst and Mariposa. The smoke may settle into the South Fork of the Merced River basin with cooler night time temperatures, but will be transported out of the area as a storm front approaches the area and winds scour-out residual smoke. These winds are ahead of a predicted frontal system which could bring .15 of an inch of rain to the burn area. The frontal system is predicted to arrive tomorrow afternoon, Friday, October 19, and move through the area by mid- morning on Saturday. Smoky conditions have existed in the burn area and will continue to exist through the burn project. The predicted weather system will reduce the settling of smoke in the area as it mixes with the air and lifts out of the area. Minimal smoke may exist along the Wawona Rd (Hwy 41). All drivers are to continue to pay special attention to instructions provided by Yosemite's Traffic Control Officers, and obey posted speed signs. No traffic delays are predicted. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to minimize smoke impacts to health. People with respiratory problems should use caution when exerting themselves in smoky areas. This burn is important to the Park and the community of Yosemite West for defensible space. This area has not had any fire in recorded history, resulting in large accumulations of dead and down large tree fuels. Standing dead trees (snags), those valued for wildlife habitat, were protected by fire crews in their pre-burn preparation and during the burning operation. Other cultural prehistoric and historic values were also identified and protected throughout the burn. The area has significant logging history dating to the late 1920's and early 1930's, with many small gauge railroad rights of way, cables and other associated debris. Other fire activity in the Park includes pile burning along the Wawona Rd, south of Yosemite West, and in the community of Foresta. A reconnaissance helicopter flight was made over all pervious wilderness fires (Bald, Grant and Babcock) and no visible smoke was observed. These high altitude fire areas were also covered by snow. For additional information or concerns, please call the Fire Information Line at (209) 372-0480 or our Prescribed Fire Office at (209) 375-9574/9576. Mariposa County Health Department: (209) 966-2220 Fax: (209) 966-8248

CalFire - HFEO Matt Will Memorial - Last Call Posted: 18 Oct 2007 10:44 PM CDT Cal Fire turned out in force to send one of their own on his last call... A Helitack Flyover, Bagpipes, Bells, A Sea of class A, even the Dozer working the hillside far off in the distance seemed so fitting. The weather was perfect and so many recounted beautiful memories for such a short life... The Cal Fire memorial for Matt Will was a very fine send off. God Bless the Family

FIRE WEATHER WATCH - ENTIRE VENTURA COUNTY AND AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Posted: 18 Oct 2007 08:05 PM CDT FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ENTIRE VENTURA COUNTY AND AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Actual/Future/Severe/Possible VENTURA COUNTY COAST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST-VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY- Alert sent at 14:55 PDT on 2007-10-18 Actual/Future/Severe/Possible

Memorial service - Matthew Richard Will - San Benito County Fairgrounds Posted: 18 Oct 2007 10:52 AM CDT California - A memorial service for a Cal Fire firefighter who died battling a blaze in Monterey County is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the San Benito County Fairgrounds in Hollister. Matthew Richard Will, 30, of Hollister, a heavy fire equipment operator for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, died Oct. 9 when the bulldozer he was operating overturned. Will, 30, was battling the Colorado Fire in Monterey County on Oct. 8 when his bulldozer rolled over. He was airlifted to San Jose Regional Medical Center and died the next morning from injuries sustained in the accident. Will was assigned to Hollister Air Attack Base in the San Benito Monterey Unit, according to Cal Fire. He started with Cal Fire in May 2003 as a heavy fire equipment operator and recently graduated from the department's fire academy in Ione. Will is survived by his wife, Diana Will, son Trysten, 10, and daughter Elsie, 8. Anyone wishing to attend the service is asked to arrive by noon.

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