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    JTF Rattlesnake builds safety around Carmel Fire perimeter [Image 6 of 19]

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    Three wildland firefighters in full protective gear are working through dense forest terrain, managing yellow fire hoses through brush and fallen timber. The ground shows evidence of recent fire activity with scorched, darkened soil visible beneath the leaf litter. The crew appears to be conducting mop-up or suppression operations in a wooded area.

    MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.24.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Johnson 

    California National Guard Primary   

    Service members from California National Guard’s Monterey-based Joint Task Force Rattlesnake hand crew move water lines used to fight flare-ups along the perimeter of the Carmel Fire to the side as they prepare to construct hand lines near Monterey, California, Aug. 24, 2020. At the morning brief, CAL FIRE public information officer Emily Smith reported 6,695 acres burned by the Carmel Fire, 15% containment with more than 900 firefighters working to contain the fire. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda H. Johnson)

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    Date Taken: 08.24.2020
    Date Posted: 08.28.2020 17:50
    Photo ID: 6330708
    VIRIN: 200824-Z-NP032-5005
    Resolution: 3712x5568
    Size: 5.83 MB
    Location: MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 23
    Downloads: 3

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    A printed topographic or orienteering map is laid on weathered wooden planks, likely a picnic table or bench. The map shows labeled areas including 'Branch XI', 'Branch XV', 'Carmel Village', 'Div KN', 'Div OO', and several marked points labeled 'DP 112', 'DP 115', 'DP 150', along with features like 'White Dip', 'Long Line Only', 'Tee Dip', and 'Barn Dip'. The map appears to be part of a multi-page document used for an outdoor navigation or orienteering event.
    A CAL FIRE supervisor or officer is conducting a briefing with a crew of approximately 15 firefighters gathered in a semicircle outdoors. All personnel are wearing yellow firefighting jackets and face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The setting appears to be a staging area or base camp with pickup trucks parked in the background.
    A group of CAL FIRE firefighters are gathered on a dirt road in a wooded area, appearing to receive a briefing or conduct a situational assessment. The surrounding vegetation shows signs of fire activity, with dry, scorched brush visible alongside still-green trees. Hazy, smoke-filled air is visible in the background, suggesting an active or recently active wildfire nearby.
    A crew of wildland firefighters is walking along a dirt road through a partially burned forested area. The crew members are equipped with firefighting tools and wearing standard wildland fire protective gear. The surrounding vegetation shows signs of recent fire activity with scorched trees visible in the background.
    A line of wildland firefighters in yellow protective gear and hard hats march along a dirt road through a fire-affected area. The surrounding terrain shows clear signs of recent burning, including charred soil, scorched tree bases, and smoke-hazed air. The crew appears to be advancing toward the fire zone carrying hand tools and a fire hose.
    Three wildland firefighters in full protective gear are working through dense forest terrain, managing yellow fire hoses through brush and fallen timber. The ground shows evidence of recent fire activity with scorched, darkened soil visible beneath the leaf litter. The crew appears to be conducting mop-up or suppression operations in a wooded area.
    A crew of wildland firefighters in yellow Nomex gear and helmets are working on a steep, rocky hillside in a forested area. They are using hand tools, including Pulaski axes and McLeod rakes, to clear vegetation and create a fire line. The team appears to be working in a coordinated line formation up the slope.
    Multiple workers in yellow high-visibility fire-resistant gear are using hand tools to work rocky, ashy ground, consistent with wildfire suppression or mop-up operations. At least three Pulaski-style tools and rakes are visible being wielded simultaneously in close proximity. Dust or smoke is visible rising from the disturbed ground surface.
    A crew of wildland firefighters in yellow protective gear and hard hats are working in a forested area near a small stream or creek. At least one crew member is operating a Stihl chainsaw, likely cutting through brush or fallen trees to create a firebreak or clear a path. The scene depicts active hand crew operations in dense woodland terrain.
    A crew of wildland firefighters, identifiable by their yellow Nomex shirts and green pants, are working along a rocky creek in a forested area. The foreground firefighter is crossing the stream on rocks while managing a yellow fire hose and carrying a hand tool. Additional crew members are visible on the creek bank and in the background among the trees.
    Two wildland firefighters in standard protective gear are working on a steep, vegetated hillside. One firefighter is carrying a chainsaw (visibly branded STIHL) while the other carries a hand tool with a wooden handle. They appear to be conducting vegetation clearing or fireline construction operations in a mixed forest environment.
    A crew of wildland firefighters wearing standard yellow Nomex shirts and yellow hard hats are working together on a hillside, using hand tools to construct or clear a fire line through brushy terrain. The workers are bent over and actively digging or scraping the ground, removing vegetation and debris from a narrow dirt path. This appears to be a hotshot or hand crew performing standard fireline construction in a forested area.
    A wildland firefighter in full protective gear navigates a steep, brush-covered hillside in a forested area. The worker is equipped with a yellow fire-resistant jacket, orange chainsaw chaps, and a hard hat, and appears to be carrying a chainsaw. The terrain is densely vegetated with mixed green and dried brown brush, suggesting active fire suppression or fuel reduction work.
    Three workers in high-visibility yellow jackets and orange pants are positioned on a steep, heavily vegetated hillside. They appear to be conducting forestry or fire management work, with at least one person handling a chainsaw or similar power tool. The scene is set in a mixed woodland environment with dappled sunlight creating lens flare from the upper left.
    Two wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex gear and hard hats are working on a fireline or trail in a forested, hilly area. One firefighter is actively using a hand tool (appears to be a McLeod or similar fire tool) to scrape or dig at the ground, while the other observes closely. The surrounding vegetation is dense and green, suggesting active fire suppression or fire line construction work.
    A group of wildland firefighters in yellow Nomex gear are positioned on a rocky hillside in a forested area showing signs of recent fire activity. The crew is equipped with hand tools and a fire hose is visible on the ground nearby. The scorched rock face in the background suggests active or recent firefighting operations in this wooded terrain.
    A wildland firefighter in full personal protective equipment traverses a steep, rocky hillside covered in dry leaf litter and sparse vegetation. The individual is carrying a hand tool, likely a Pulaski or similar firefighting implement, and appears to be conducting fire line work or terrain assessment. The surrounding environment shows mixed dry and green vegetation on a rugged slope.
    A wildland firefighter in full gear is actively digging or scraping the ground on a steep, vegetated hillside. The worker is bent over using a hand tool, likely a Pulaski or similar firefighting implement, creating visible dust or debris. The surrounding terrain features mixed green and brown foliage consistent with a forested environment.
    A tree-lined road with large oak trees showing signs of stress, possibly from nearby wildfire activity, evidenced by hazy atmospheric conditions and some scorched or dried foliage. A handmade cardboard sign is attached to one of the trees reading 'THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE' with heart decorations. The scene suggests a community response to an emergency event, likely a wildfire in a rural or semi-rural area.

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