Wildland firefighter recruits near Idaho City practice techniques as part of their annual interagency fire training in May. Conditions leading into summer left the region low in snow pack and ground moisture compared to past years, which led to the 141 fires that have already sprung so far this year.
July 22, 2023
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A small, special force of firefighters
When wildfires strike, there isn’t time to ponder who makes up the firefighting force on the frontlines of the blaze.