These photos were previously the "random photos" that would appear on the Lavina VFD's main page. They were taken over many months and some are rather dramatic. Others are just typical of fire department activities. Our random sequence Javascript just wasn't working too well. So, this is its replacement. |
| The famous Wall of Fire photo, taken at the Utopia Controlled Burn. |
| Lavina VFD's Engine 1, undergoing testing at the Musselshell River. |
LVFD firefighter Garret Jones packs a cross lay with 200 feet of 1 3/4" double-jacketed 400PSI hose. |
| A rainbow under the deck gun at the Utopia Controlled Burn. Photo by Cheryl Potter. |
LVFD firefighter James Otterstrom helps with installing 1 3/4" hose on the department's Engine 1. |
| LVFD fire chief Bob Pallas confers with the homeowne/snowmobile owner. |
Here's a photo of a SEAT at the Roundup, Montana airport. Single Engine Air Tankers are used to drop fire retardant at the head of a fire. The Montana Department of Natural Resources has stationed a refueling and retardant supply depot at the airstrip. |
| This is just one of Kelly Hoyt's fabulous helicopter photos, taken at the Knox Fire. |
| The next generation of firefighters has a try at nozzle operations. |
Ryegate and Lavina firefighters deal with the force of a 200GPM nozzle at 100PSI, using 1 3/4" double-jacketed hose, rated at 400PSI. |
| "A bit hot tonight Peter?" "You can say that again Thomas." |
| Susan Brabec and Tabby Calvert discussing... |
| Fully engulfed - the Utopia Controlled Burn. |