FEMA taking over controll of Texas wildfires. Firefighters turned away., page
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Topic started on 7-9-2011 @ 03:21 PM by Vardoger
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Just relaying this to those who haven't see/read/heard of it yet.
I would think that when it comes to forest fires, you'd want as many people as possible to help out.

At least that's what they do up here on the west coat of Canada. last year my buddy (who is a helicopter mechanic) volunteered with no experience to go on the ground crew while the companies helicopters where used to help out.


reply posted on 7-9-2011 @ 03:26 PM by mileslong54
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I had heard on the news this morning that Texas had cut funds for Volenteer figher fighters budget. Just throwing it out there for info. Haven't heard anything about FEMA taking over but they did wonders in New Orleans (Sarcasm).

Your right that fire is so big they need as many people as possible, the ones fighting need rest but they need others to fill in so they can rest.
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reply posted on 7-9-2011 @ 03:36 PM by Vardoger
Here's the thread about the cuts
www.abovetopsecret.com...

Maybe it's punishment for Texan's even thinking about leaving the USA. "You need us"


reply posted on 8-9-2011 @ 08:41 AM by JIMC5499
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Actually I put the blame on the Environmental movement and the EPA. It used to be that you could clear undergrowth and place fire breaks that would localize a fire long enough to get enough people in place to fight it. Now it takes an "Act of God" to get permission to trim trees on YOUR OWN property.


reply posted on 8-9-2011 @ 04:10 PM by Wyn Hawks
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...that must be PA thang... i can clear whatever i want, whenever i want...
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