Blasting Hazard Tree 2015

This RLS tells the story of the decisions that were made that led to successfully getting a hazard tree onto the ground.

Initial Attack resources arrived on scene to find this 82-inch diameter green Douglas fir with active fire from the middle to top of the tree. Only a small area of ground-fire existed around the tree. The Type 4 Incident Commander identified the ground fire area as highly hazardous to personnel due to fall-out from the burning tree.

Four Class C Fallers looked at the tree. All agreed that hand felling was not an option and declined the falling operation. Due to these concerns, blasting was suggested as an option. After a short discussion with the Duty Officer, an order was placed for a regional blasting team.

RLS, Initial Attack, Chainsaws, Tree Felling