September 01, 2007
Castle Rock Fire, Some Work, Some Host
Today the Castle Rock Fire Command will host tours of the "fire camp." The fire is 55% contained and weather appears favorable. However while hand crews hike, dozers carve, engine crews prep their equipment, air tanker and helicopter pilots fly dangerous missions and field overhead work to keep them all safe, some are hosting tours of the comfortable base camp.
The weekend events will fall between Bart Simpson shown here staring at Smokey and this tour reception menu parody.
By my accounting this is the final weekend for Incident Commander Jeanne Pincha-Tulley. Her 14 day stint will time out this weekend so the party and tour will serve a duel purpose. Recall the thunderous applause she received from grateful area residents for doing her job.
Sun Valley is celebrity filled at times of the year so it's conceivable she may get a going away surprise reception as Zaca Fire Commander Molumby did when the legendary Comedian Jonathan Winters toasted him at a going away reception in Santa Barbara.
I'm not party pooper or a killjoy but my guys are on the line, never see the command center and generally don't sleep well. If anyone deserves anything it's them. I'd be surprised if the poor schmoes in the field even get a mention today or tomorrow by the tour guides or those serving finger food.
Here is what I would like to see. If the local communities want to thank the guys who really worked this fire they can can get creative by handing out season passes for Bald Mountain or divvy out some free weekend condo packages. Maybe that is impractical, certainly not expected by the guys and gals but with a little creativity the residents could come up with something for the real heroes.
From Inciweb
ANNOUNCEMENT Tour the Castle Rock Incident Command Post Saturday and Sunday
When - Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2 at 11am and 2pm, UNLESS the tours are cancelled due to fire activity - Where - Meet at the Incident Command Post located at Highway 75/Serenade Street.......
Follow the signs to the parking area and meeting location All tours will take 60 to 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk on uneven surfaces
When - Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2 at 11am and 2pm, UNLESS the tours are cancelled due to fire activity - Where - Meet at the Incident Command Post located at Highway 75/Serenade Street.......
Follow the signs to the parking area and meeting location All tours will take 60 to 90 minutes. Please wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk on uneven surfaces
The weekend events will fall between Bart Simpson shown here staring at Smokey and this tour reception menu parody.
By my accounting this is the final weekend for Incident Commander Jeanne Pincha-Tulley. Her 14 day stint will time out this weekend so the party and tour will serve a duel purpose. Recall the thunderous applause she received from grateful area residents for doing her job.
Sun Valley is celebrity filled at times of the year so it's conceivable she may get a going away surprise reception as Zaca Fire Commander Molumby did when the legendary Comedian Jonathan Winters toasted him at a going away reception in Santa Barbara.
I'm not party pooper or a killjoy but my guys are on the line, never see the command center and generally don't sleep well. If anyone deserves anything it's them. I'd be surprised if the poor schmoes in the field even get a mention today or tomorrow by the tour guides or those serving finger food.
Here is what I would like to see. If the local communities want to thank the guys who really worked this fire they can can get creative by handing out season passes for Bald Mountain or divvy out some free weekend condo packages. Maybe that is impractical, certainly not expected by the guys and gals but with a little creativity the residents could come up with something for the real heroes.
Labels: 2007 fire season, Castle Rock Fire
