Fire 2 of 5 · Medium
Ridge Fire
Fire on the slope above Cedar pond, running uphill toward the ridge with a light southerly behind it. Dip the bucket in the pond or Granite Creek and hit the head of the fire before it tops out.
The facts
| Aircraft | CH-47 Chinook · Bambi bucket |
|---|---|
| Wind | Southerly, 7 kt |
| Time limit | 8 minutes (the fire escapes if it's still burning) |
| ★ | Contain it |
| ★★ | Also no houses lost and 10 acres or less burned |
| ★★★ | Also contained within 5 minutes |
Tips
- Fire runs fast uphill. Hit the upper edge (the head) first.
- Let the bucket stop swinging before you open the valve.
New to the Chinook? Read how it flies and fills, and the dropping tips.