On June 10, 2018 heavy equipment operators were observed on their equipment without personal protective equipment (PPE) with no red card or fire shelter.
Local fire department personnel were also observed during initial attack without PPE and red cards. It is believed that there were many unqualified personnel utilized on this fire.
This is a violation of safety and many lives were placed at risk and placed in harms way. Personnel must be carded and fully qualified for each position. |