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Rescue Center…..


Martin Orozco, talking to a spectator and his kids, is a veteran ABC television cameraman, kit-bashed a number of pieces in this re-creation of a U.S. Forestry Service Fire Rescue Center
This is one of two towering features of the scene, a forest fire lookout station complete with telephone, maps and a lookout with binoculars; not seen is a radio tower
Preparing to take off, tally lights flash, the blade and rotor begin to turn, and the sound of the engines begin to rev up and then radio communications is heard
When you gotta go, it’s nice knowing you have two choices
“Smoking Hole” helicopter service also has flashing marker lights
To be ready, you have to have all the right equipment
Making final mechanical adjustments before going into service
Smokey the Bear’s cousin is doing his part to prevent forest fires
The rescue center sits between the campground and forest fire along the main lines