A C-130 Hercules equipped with a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems drops slurry on the Spring Fire near Fort Garland, Colorado, July 4, 2018. The MAFFS-equipped Air National Guard and Air Force
Reserve crews joined the Colorado National Guard and civilian first responders in suppression efforts for one of the states historically largest fires.
The CONG has supported the Spring Fire since July 1, providing capabilities to include: security personnel for traffic control points and roving patrols; two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews and aircraft each equipped with aerial water buckets; geological information system operators; refueling crews with Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical refueling trucks; and firefighters with HEMTT firefighting vehicles.
The CONG has been providing an aviation search and rescue standby capability in support of the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center since June 30. The High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site facility in Gypsum, Colo., is supporting the mission, which is rapid response to aviation search and rescue missions, primarily for firefighter safety, in support of multiple wildfire responses throughout Colorado.
On order of the Governor, the standing Joint Task Force - Centennial commands and integrates CONG forces to support civil authorities in assisting Colorado, or supported states, during times of crisis and disaster, to save lives, prevent suffering, and mitigate great property damage.
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Marc Belo)
| Date Taken: | 07.04.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 07.13.2018 16:02 |
| Photo ID: | 4555003 |
| VIRIN: | 180704-Z-C1860-0109 |
| Resolution: | 4288x2848 |
| Size: | 234.16 KB |
| Location: | FORT GARLAND, CO, US |
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