Stories tagged with Rich Gustafson

Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) is taking place along the Pine River and areas surrounding Scott’s Pond to assess recreational safety and habitat restoration following the Bear Dance Fire in Ignacio, which burned 89 acres in early June.

Fri Jul 1st, 2022

Recreational areas impacted by Bear Dance Fire

BIA - Southern Ute Agency firefighters stand together with personnel from two Type 6 Engine Crews from Fort Lewis Mesa (Brush 73) and Los Pinos (Brush 88) on Wednesday, May 18 — crews are on site ready to respond to fires on the Southern Ute Reservation.

Fri May 20th, 2022

Southern Ute Agency fire crews at the ready

BIA Southern Ute Agency, Fire Management Officer, Rich Gustafson tours the Durango Interagency Incident Management Team command center on Tuesday, March 1, outside the Sky Ute Casino Resort. As part of the Wildland Fire Academy event in Ignacio, the mobile command center is set up to evaluate equipment, as well as give fire fighter trainees a chance to view the facility firsthand.

Thu Mar 10th, 2022

BIA hosts Wildland Fire Academy

BIA Engine Captain, Corey Francis (left) takes a group of trainees out for practice using water pumps on location in Ignacio. The 2019 Four Corners Wildland Fire Academy was hosted in partnership between the BIA Southern Ute Agency’s Forestry/Fire Management and Los Pinos Fire District.

Fri Feb 14th, 2020

Firefighting courses return to Southern Ute Agency

The Montezuma Creek Fire burning on Southern Ute Indian Reservation can be seen in the distance.

Thu Jun 7th, 2018

Montezuma Creek Incident Update

The Durango Interagency Type 3 Incident Management Team mobilized to manage the fires, setting up an incident command post and base camp.

Tue Jun 5th, 2018

Montezuma Creek Fire Incident breaks out on the Southern Ute Reservation

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