Well, after 100 hours of filling in at the fire station,
the snow here today lowered the fire danger and we were
sent home. (though the traffic accident danger level is
high now due to slippery roads)

We were on a strike team assignment a few years back
at a 60,000 acre fire the "Cottonwood" when we read
the instructions on the fire shelters and in spanish
it said Sacudides meaning to shake it out....we promptly
named our groupo the Sacudides Hot Shots...in jest.

Sunday, our engine responded to a 100 acre fire which was
started by a stupid cigarette smoker. one home was destroyed
and many others threatened...i think these costs should be
figured in when determining how much damage the tobacco
companies do!! the millions of dollars which must be spent each
year to suppress road side fires due to cigarettes being
throw out windows must be a huge amount!! I do not know of
and figures on this, but i see it happen very often!!

thanks for the good advice dave, and i hope you stay safe
and succeed in nay efforts you may engage in.