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Meet one of the most specialized machines in the world… A D8R fire dozer. I get tons of questions about this setup, so allow me to explain further. They begin with a D8R (no emissions) with an angle blade and winch. Then comes the special bit—a custom wildland firefighting cab built by Kress. Why two seats? The left seat is for the operator, while the right seat is for a swamper. A swamper is a second set of eyes to help the operator navigate and communicate with other equipment and air assets d

Bulldozers are a vital firefighting tool used to stop wildfires in their tracks. Using a 10-foot-wide blade, CAL FIRE dozer operators cut fireline down to bare mineral soil—removing fuel and halting the fire’s advance. By removing all combustible materials, the fireline acts as a barrier, preventing the fire from crossing and spreading. Interested in operating powerful equipment to help protect California? Join the team that puts boots, and blades, on the ground. Learn more at: JoinCALFIRE.com #

After nearly two weeks on the #GiffordFire, our Marin County Strike Teams have returned home safely. Dozer Strike Team 9152-L, consisting of MRN Dozer 1540 and CAL FIRE LNU Dozer 1447, completed a 13-day deployment working around the clock, in some of the fire’s most difficult terrain and conditions. Hand Crew Strike Team 2125-G, made up of Tamalpais Fire Crews 1 and 3, wrapped up a 10-day mutual aid assignment, working around the clock to support suppression efforts on the line.Both teams playe