Chainsaw Training for BLM Firefighters Ahead of Fire Season

Sharpening up their skills

 

(Idaho News 6, YouTube)

 

Idaho News 6 -Thanks to a unique partnership with Twin Falls Parks and Rec and the Rock Creek Initiative, the firefighters have a change to sharpen up their chainsaw skills in a real world environment much closer to home this year.

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