Oregon National Guard Trains For Wildfires
Jun 28, 2021 Photo: Oregon National Guard The 2020 wildfire season in Oregon was one of the most devastating and costly for the state while also impacted other Western states; all during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic. The fires burned more than a million acres of land, destroying homes and business, and claimed the lives of 11 people. To prepare for the current season the Oregon National Guard completed initial Wildland Fire certification training more than 110 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to become “Red Card” certified at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center from June 21-25, 2021...