Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Dh and several other ranchers in our community have been called on to fight a forest fire tonight. They are not trained fire fighters. This has been a drought year for us. The fire flared up today, and it is a very fast moving fire, driven by dry, hot winds. This is a small community and everyone helps wherever they can. There are many crews fighting the fire, but they felt they needed to call on the ranchers of the community to serve as night crew. They will be given safety gear, and a quick training on the how to's of fire fighting, then sent out to fight the fire. While I am thankful for ALL the men and women risking their lives to fight this fire, I am especially concerned for these ranchers who have not been formally trained. I would truly appreciate your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 :grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Oh my goodness! Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Praying for you DH and all the others. May God keep them safe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 praying here for safety for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 You got it! How scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Praying for your dh, and all the other firefighters. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 :grouphug: Oh gracious Jackie! May the Lord keep them all safe and send some RAIN! Praying for you to have peace and to be able to *rest* tonight...although, to be truthful, *I* likely would not sleep a WINK! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 praying...... fire is scary. the only good thing about night is that its easier to see the flames :confused:.... not really a good thing.... :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 :( So sorry. I'm praying for everyones safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Margaret, Are you near that Ft. Collins fire? I can't believe the magnitude of that fire! I heard it will be fall before they get it under control. Is that where your dd will be deployed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Prayed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Dh and several other ranchers in our community have been called on to fight a forest fire tonight. They are not trained fire fighters. Ranchers are sensible and capable people. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Really scary :( Let us know when he gets home!! Hugs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 we tucked him.... and you.... into our evening prayers. may it be out soon, and may he be safe.... and the ranchers he's with, too. how come there isn't a trained, paid, night crew or are they joining them? :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Praying. I didn't notice at first that you have moved away from NE and was surprised to hear about a forest fire in that state;o) (They had to hand-plant their forest in that great state!) I pray that the fire is contained or put out and that all are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Ranchers are sensible and capable people. :grouphug: Thank you Kalanamak. You are so right. This gives me great comfort. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 stopping by this morning to see how the night went..... how is the containment? :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug:Prayers for you, dh and all then other families involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Praying with you. :grouphug: God bless, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Update: Dh is still not home. I called dispatch, and was told that the night went well and the crews held the lines! Yay for the ranchers! The fire has burned about 2000 acres, but NO structures. Thank God. The night crew has been relieved. Then they will attend a briefing, and hopefully be able to come home. They're expecting air crews from Omaha and Rapid City today. I have not heard a containment %. I can see the fire just blazing away from our house. It is in very rough terrain. I'm sure they'll be fighting it for many days. I'm expecting dh to be on night crew for the next few days. I will know more when he gets home. Thank you to all of you who prayed. Please keep all firefighters in mind. Resources are stretched thin with fires here, and in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 We're nowhere near the Ft. Collins/High Park fire, but our Scout troop was and my sister is. The pictures she sent from her front yard today are scary! Glad to hear you are not there. You came to mind when I saw the blaze on the evening news last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Glad to hear all went well last night. Praying for your husband and the other ranchers, Margaret's daughter, and all firefighters. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 thanks for the update. is there someone to help with his ranch work while he's sleeping or ???? :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes! That would be me. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yet another update. Dh is home, safe and sound. It was a long night. The state has taken over the fire, which hopefully means no more local night crews. But we will know in a few hours if dh will be called back out tonight. Right now he is answering the unending questions from our dc. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Glad he is home safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 how is the fire situation now? ann ps. he's lucky to have you there to do what else needs to get done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Jackie, Are the fires still burning near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in NE Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Ann and SJ, Thanks for checking back! Dh fought for three straight night shifts. On the evening of the third night, dc and I had to leave, as two of our dc are asthmatic, and the wind had shifted the smoke directly over our area. Dd especially, was having trouble breathing. But the wind was also a blessing in disguise, as it was favorable for the established fire lines. So the firefighters really got things under control that night. The winds also brought blessed rain the next day, and that completely put the fire out!! Hurray! It could have been so much worse. 5000 acres burned, but NO structures were lost, and no-one was injured. The professional fire fighters took on the more dangerous jobs, and did a great job of keeping the ranchers in supportive positions (maintaining fire lines) and out of harm's way. So we are very thankful. And all is "back to normal" for us. There are so many fires going in other states, though. The firefighters there, and the victims of the fires, are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Again, thanks for checking on us. :) With warm regards, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Very Big Smile! I am glad it is out. Thanks for letting us know. :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Praying for all the firefighters. Fire scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm so glad it's out! My father was a volunteer firefighter. It's tough since there's not as much training and usually not as much equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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