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

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Out-of-County Assignment: Marin County Fire Dozer 1541, joined the Rainbow Strike Team 9152L at the #AirportFire as a part of the call for #MutualAid support. A Rainbow Strike Team is composed of resources from various departments to pool expertise and equipment, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the firefighting effort. When a wildfire breaks out, the initial response quickly mobilizes a range of resources. And while helicopters are a crucial resource, dozers are just as important when bat

Out-of-County Assignment: Marin County Fire has deployed just under 40 firefighters in response to a #MutualAid request for the #GiffordFire from our partners in the Los Padres National Forest. Dozer Strike Team 9152L includes: • MRN Dozer 1540 • LNU Dozer 1447 • Strike Team Leader Tamalpais Fire Crew Strike Team 2125G includes: • Tam Crews 1 & 3 • Strike Team Leader When a wildfire breaks out, the initial response quickly mobilizes a range of resources. Dozers & Hand Crews can play a critical r

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