19 Firefighters Died in Arizona Wildfire This Morning

Ever summer there are a bunch of fires in AZ forests . At this minute the local t.v. people are stating that 19 fire fighters have died fighting this one . Its a bit north west of Phoenix . http://www.azfamily.com/news/Yarnell-Hill-fire-burning-northwest-of-the-Valley-213756531.html http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/2...nell-hill-wildfire-grows-to-almost-1000-acres

 

My Thoughts Go Out To The Familys Of Those 19 Men...



Cheers Glen.

 

I hear fire, too. No, wait, that's desert-rat's remaining two brain cells burning up.

 

Beer is killing my remaining brain cells . I just thought I would pass this on . We do get these bad summer fires , its too bad these people lost there lives fighting this fire . When you think of Arizona you think of deserts , but the north part of the state is forest , rite now it is bone dry and burns easly . There are lots of neat little hidden towns in this part of Arizona two are Yarnell and the Peoples valley , rite now they are saying there on fire .

 

Thanks for the post/warning D. Rat . We are just the other side of Prescott in Mayer and last year we were treated to the Crown King fire just up the mountain from us.

It's sad about the Hot Shot team. They are the Special Forces of fire fighting.

 

Sad news...

 

bump......

 

I was a wild land firefighter in New Mexico and Colorado for three years back in the 90's. And when any of them dies in a fire, it's like part of the family. Wild land firefighting is a group of people that really care about the land and forests of this country. When you're one of them, you watch their back, and you know they've got yours.
I don't know what went wrong, but there should have been a slurry bomber or helicopter dropping fire retardant to give them an escape, but it didn't happen. 19 heroes died this morning, and I'd sure like some answers as to why. It's the worst tragedy for firefighters since 9/11.
Rest in peace my friends.

 

fuck.
just read this. sad news, and grateful there are people like you and them that protect human lives and property.

thoughts going out to you.

 

How tragic. I'm very sorry, RJ.


Story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/01/arizona-fire-deaths-reaction/2479455/


One of these guys survived because he was in a different location.

 

Twist of fiery fate
Places good men upon their
Funeral pier.


My thoughts go out to the families.

 

Loosing brothers is never an easy thing. Sorry to hear this, RJ.

 

Sorry for your lost. May they rest in eternal peace.

 

About a half hour ago it rained a bit on the Yarnell side of the mountains where the fire is and right now it's raining here in Mayer....

 

Oh man---19 lost is a tremendous loss and tragedy. They must not have been carrying those sliver colored(don't know what they're made of) little shelters they can get under when a fire turns on 'em.

 

I'm still in shock about this. I just heard about it this morning.

My heart goes out to those fallen heroes and their families.

Flags are ordered at half-staff by the Governor right now.

Help for the families can be sent to: United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/2...-starts-memorial-fund-for-fallen-firefighters

 

I feel sory for the families of these guys , but I did not know them . As i understand they were part of the Prescott fire dept. Prescott is not that large of an area and I am sure a lot of these guys were known in that area . That kind of fire fighting is hot , dirty and ,dangerous .
p.s. a link to the Prescott fire dept. http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/fire/ Prescott and many parts of the state are big torest areas . When this fire is out , I am sure they would love to see you at an event .

 

Can you believe those idiot bastards of the Westboro Baptist Church are planning to protest the services for the 19 heroes of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.

http://www.kfyi.com/pages/broomhead.html?feed=201741&article=11448391

 

I do suport the 1 st adment of the constution , but I think its time for some one to put a sock in each of the mouths of that west burrro baptists ch. members .

 

yes i can believe it.pure evil knows no bounds.

R.I.P. to all those brave firefighters who lost their lives doing good and condolences ta all their friends and familys.