Butte Fire Center’s Readiness Drill

The test to pass before going to the fireline

 

(California Conservation Corps, YouTube)

 

California Conservation Corps – A four-mile hike up 900 feet will exhaust just about anyone.

Imagine adding another hour of back breaking work of digging a fire line the length of a football field.

It’s the test CCC Corpsmembers must pass as part of a wildland firefighting hand crew.

CCCButte’s crews passed their drill this week and are now ready to take on the task of protecting our property and most importantly, our people.

See also  Mojave River Brush Fire

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