Oregon firefighting company a national leader

The Oregon company that employed eight firefighters who went down in a California helicopter crash is regarded as a national leader in the private fire-combat business. 

State and industry officials said Grayback Forestry emphasizes safety and training and sets a national…

Firefighters’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

Like many of you who live here in the beautiful north state, fires are at the forefront of our minds.

I worry about friends who live in the areas affected most by these fires. Of course I also admire the firefighters who battle this force of nature.

Last…

Thank you, firefighters!

With the exception of the SUV with the message on its window, the rest of today’s slideshow photos were taken in and near Igo.

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