DCNR deploys two crews to help fight Calif. wildfires
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HARRISBURG – Forty DCNR wildland firefighters are heading to metro Los Angeles to assist in battling wildfires.
The deployment follows a request for assistance from California.
“Pennsylvania stands ready to help our fellow Americans – and these brave, highly trained firefighters are answering the call and heading to California to join the ongoing work to help protect lives and entire communities,” Governor Josh Shapiro said Friday.
They’re already on their way and are expected to be in California on Monday. They will stay there for two weeks.
The team consists of both DCNR staff and volunteer wildland firefighters from across the state.
“Our firefighters stand ready to meet the challenge of protecting lives, homes, and natural resources,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “Pennsylvania’s wildland firefighters are among the best in the nation, rigorously trained to national standards and widely respected for their expertise in wildfire management. We are proud to contribute our skills and resources to support California’s communities during this critical time.”
Two teams of 20 are being deployed, with each team being led by a crew boss and three squad bosses.
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