BLM to host “Media Day” for Fire Engine Workshop at Camp Williams

BLM to host “Media Day” for Fire Engine Workshop at Camp Williams

The following press releases was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management on April 30, 2018. It is reproduced in full below.

What: Annual Fire Engine Training Workshop

When: May 10-11, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily

Where: Camp Williams, 17800 S. Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah

Who: Utah, Nevada, California, and Wyoming Fire Districts; Unified Fire Authority; Utah National Guard

Why: - Fire engines are the backbone of initial attack fire suppression resources across the nation

- This training ensures the effective use of equipment for managing complex wildfire situations safely and efficiently

Tour highlights/photo opportunities:

· Complex mobile attack

· Simple and complex hose lays

· Foam equipment

· Field maintenance and readiness procedures

RSVP: By May 4 to Nick Howell at 435-590-4821 or nhowell@blm.gov

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management

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