While assigned to Dixie Structure Group I observed multiple safety incidents involving speeding vehicles assigned to the incident. May vehicles including those driven by overhead were speeding around corners and personnel.
One particular event occurred involving a USFS Water Tender from the local unit from Plumas NF. I observed that Tender travelling on a dusty road, at a high rate of speed, and following a type 3 engine. The tender was right up on the rear of the engine. When the engine stopped, the tend slammed on the brakes. I observed the front of the vehicle move lower, indicating heavy breaking. The tender was inches away from the engine when it came to a stop. |