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Wildland Firefighting Guard School

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:21:02 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

The firefighters are learning how topography, fuels, and weather affect the spread of wildfire, how to properly use water pumps and hand tools, and how to deploy a fire shelter

Wildland Firefighting Guard School

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:21:01 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Over seventy five firefighters from six different firefighting agencies are attended.

Wildland Firefighting Guard School

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:21:00 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

. The firefighters are learning this through a combination of classroom and hands-on practice.

Wildland Firefighting Guard School

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:20:59 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

. The firefighters are learning this through a combination of classroom and hands-on practice.

Palmer Lake Campground, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:27 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Palmer Lake Campsite, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:34 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Palmer Lake Boat Launch, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:29 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

A primitive, but effective boat launch is available at the campsite.

View of Palmer Lake, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:34 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

This photo was taken from the road going to Toats Coulee. In the back of the photo you can see Palmer Lake nestled in the valley.

Palmer Lake Campground, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:33 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Ready, set, go! Camper enjoys a campsite nestled up against Palmer Lake.

Palmer Lake, Valley Reflection, Loomis State Forest, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:31 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Can you see the boat? Hide out in a calm valley and fish the day away on Palmer Lake.

Palmer Lake Campground, Loomis State Forest DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:32 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Enjoy a day of fishing at this pristine setting in Palmer Lake Campground.

Palmer Lake - Wheelchair Accessible Campsite, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:30 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Another beautiful site on Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake Campsite, Loomis State Park, DNR

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:28 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Practicing Fire Shelter Deployment

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:09 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

From left to right: DNR Fire Training Program Manager Joel Rogauskas times media participants Stephanie Schendel (The Chronicle), Elaine Thompson (Associated Press), Kirk Johnson (The New York Times), and Rachel La Corte (Associated Press) as they practice deploying their fire shelters at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

Proper Fire Shelter Technique

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:15 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

DNR Fire Training Program Manager Joel Rogauskas demonstrates the proper way to enter the practice fire shelter at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

25 Seconds or Less

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:25 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

From left to right: Stephanie Schendel (The Chronicle), Elaine Thompson (Associated Press), Kirk Johnson (The New York Times), and Rachel La Corte (Associated Press) practice deploying their fire shelters at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation. Participants need to be inside their shelters in 25 seconds or less to be successfully certified.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

Surviving the Wildfire Training

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:43 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

DNR Fire Training Program Manager Joel Rogauskas stands above media participants Stephanie Schendel (The Chronicle), Elaine Thompson (Associated Press), Kirk Johnson (The New York Times), and Rachel La Corte (Associated Press) as emerge unharmed from their fire shelters at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

Proper Fire Shelter Technique

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:04 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

DNR Fire Training Program Manager Joel Rogauskas demonstrates the proper way to enter the practice fire shelterat the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

Prepare Your Shelters

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:12 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

Associated Press Elaine Thompson and The Chronicle's Stephanie Schendel prepare to deploy their practice fire shelters at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012

Communications Intern Gets Certified

nobody@flickr.com (Washington State Department of Natural Resources) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:38 -0700

Washington State Department of Natural Resources posted a photo:

DNR's new Communications Intern Jessica Payne gets her own certification at the 2012 DNR Media Wildfire Orientation. Fully deploying her shelter in 18 seconds, she is ready to safely accompany other DNR staff to the wildfire site.

Photo by: DNR June 12, 2012