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Half-Acre Grass Fire Spread to Trees

101 American River Canyon Dr

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Summary

  • Firefighters are responding to a grass fire near the Archery Range in Folsom, California. The fire is located in heavy brush but is not spreading rapidly, though access to the area is challenging.

Timeline

The drone is operational, and crews are coordinating directly with command for a strategy.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:08
We've got the drone flying. Command, Engine 15 Captain's making his way out to face-to-face with you, give you a game plan.

A drone is now on scene to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:06
Fire dispatch, can you show UAS 8 on scene? UAS 8 on scene.

Firefighters are coordinating a plan to expedite water supply and determine dozer line locations.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:28
All companies with command. So we've got an additional pump and roll coming so we can expedite the water supply turnaround. Additionally, let's come up with a game plan on where we think the dozer should be, cutting those lines, and then we'll just support him as soon as he gets here, and then we'll go to plan B once that gets figured out. Engine 15, we copy. That's what we're doing, Chief. We'll have a game plan here in just a couple minutes.

A tree crew has been notified and may contact firefighters directly to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:11
American River Command fire dispatch. Go ahead. City operator has been advised for the tree crew. They've been provided your rig sale. They may call direct. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting a Sawyer crew to manage large timber obstructing access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:29
Command Engine 15, do we have a Sawyer crew that can come out here? We have some large timber that's going to need to be trimmed up. Copy. Is it on the ground or does it need to be felled? There's a pretty massive one on the ground. Additionally, there's some larger stuff that is growing. None of it's a snag that's a concern right now, but I don't know if the dozer is going to be able to push through it. Copy that.

A drone is being deployed to assist with the fire response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:06
Command 614, can we get UAS started? Affirm.

The fire has reached the trees. A water tender and a Type 3 engine are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
614 Command, did this get up in the trees at all yet, or is it staying low? Command to Engine 15, that's affirm, it's in the trees. Additionally, we're going to special request Water Tender 3, and we're going to need at least a Type 3 out here as well. Copy. We have a working hydrant immediately across from Engine 15. You still want us to get a tender? Copy.

A dozer has been directed to the best access point for reaching the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
Dozer 1 to Bravo. Good evening, Dozer 1, this is Command. I dropped a pin on your best access point. It's going to be just off Garden Highway and Natomas Park Drive. Closest freeway is I-5. I copy, I appreciate that, I see it. You'll have a nice clear road that'll get you all the way down to our engines, and then it's just a short trek.

A park ranger has arrived to assist firefighters at the scene.

S FD Command B2 · 0:08
Dispatch, American River Command, Park Ranger's on scene with us. Park Ranger's on scene.

Firefighters are meeting on site to finalize their strategy. A dozer is on the way, and a helicopter is being arranged.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:11
Alright, all companies, so let's just, let's do a face-to-face down there and come up with a plan and we'll support the plan. We've got the dozer en route, still working on seeing if we can get a helicopter.

Firefighters are considering using pump and roll tactics due to limited access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:24
Battalion 1's on scene, I've got command. 15, will it help you if I drive down this third path to the left? Negative. I think we're going to need the pump and rolls down here. We have basically just a little footpath to actually make access to this thing. Copy that. 14, 614 arrived.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers half an acre.

S FD Command B2 · 0:17
Dispatch Battalion 1, you can show me on scene. We've got a half-acre grass fire going, some heavy brush. Is Copter 1 available by any chance? If so, can you start them our way, and can you also start a dozer our way as well?

Firefighters report the fire has spread to half an acre. A dozer and possibly a helicopter are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15, we have approximately half acre, moderate rate of spread into some extremely heavy bush, correction, brush. We might even want to start the dozer this way, just to get a ring around this thing. Copy that. I'm going to get a dozer started, and I'm going to see if the helicopter is available as well.

Firefighters report the fire is in heavy brush but not spreading rapidly. Access remains challenging.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
71, Engine 15, this is going to be some pretty heavy brush. Doesn't look like it's making much of a run right now, but I can't even get access to it to give you a proper square footage on this thing. Copy that. Is it close enough to the water's edge that we might be able to utilize boat 5? Negative. I don't think boat 5 is going to affect this much. Copy.

Firefighters have located a small column of smoke and are working to access the area near the Archery Range.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:17
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15's in the area. We have a small column. We're trying to make access now. I'll give you an update. This is actually going to be just across from the Archer Ranger. Best access is going to be from Discovery. Copy that.
S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Don't worry about it, I'll figure it out. I think this is in the location where we do the drills usually. Yeah, that's affirm, Chief. It's, uh, back to asset access is going to be through Discovery. You're going to make the left at the Archery Range there. Copy that. Our units are probably going to end up going through the Pollock side. We'll meet you in the middle.

Firefighters are coordinating access to the grass fire area for effective response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Battalion 1's on 6. Battalion 1, Engine 14, we're going to be delayed. We're heading back to the station to pick up 614. Copy that. Engine 15, Battalion 1, is this best access off of Camp Pollock for myself and Engine 2, you think?

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Sacramento Regional Fire & EMS · 0:18
BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, grass fire, District 15, 101, American River Parkway. BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, Operations B6.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 101 American River Canyon Dr.

The drone is operational, and crews are coordinating directly with command for a strategy.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:08
We've got the drone flying. Command, Engine 15 Captain's making his way out to face-to-face with you, give you a game plan.

A drone is now on scene to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:06
Fire dispatch, can you show UAS 8 on scene? UAS 8 on scene.

Firefighters are coordinating a plan to expedite water supply and determine dozer line locations.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:28
All companies with command. So we've got an additional pump and roll coming so we can expedite the water supply turnaround. Additionally, let's come up with a game plan on where we think the dozer should be, cutting those lines, and then we'll just support him as soon as he gets here, and then we'll go to plan B once that gets figured out. Engine 15, we copy. That's what we're doing, Chief. We'll have a game plan here in just a couple minutes.

A tree crew has been notified and may contact firefighters directly to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:11
American River Command fire dispatch. Go ahead. City operator has been advised for the tree crew. They've been provided your rig sale. They may call direct. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting a Sawyer crew to manage large timber obstructing access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:29
Command Engine 15, do we have a Sawyer crew that can come out here? We have some large timber that's going to need to be trimmed up. Copy. Is it on the ground or does it need to be felled? There's a pretty massive one on the ground. Additionally, there's some larger stuff that is growing. None of it's a snag that's a concern right now, but I don't know if the dozer is going to be able to push through it. Copy that.

A drone is being deployed to assist with the fire response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:06
Command 614, can we get UAS started? Affirm.

The fire has reached the trees. A water tender and a Type 3 engine are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
614 Command, did this get up in the trees at all yet, or is it staying low? Command to Engine 15, that's affirm, it's in the trees. Additionally, we're going to special request Water Tender 3, and we're going to need at least a Type 3 out here as well. Copy. We have a working hydrant immediately across from Engine 15. You still want us to get a tender? Copy.

A dozer has been directed to the best access point for reaching the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
Dozer 1 to Bravo. Good evening, Dozer 1, this is Command. I dropped a pin on your best access point. It's going to be just off Garden Highway and Natomas Park Drive. Closest freeway is I-5. I copy, I appreciate that, I see it. You'll have a nice clear road that'll get you all the way down to our engines, and then it's just a short trek.

A park ranger has arrived to assist firefighters at the scene.

S FD Command B2 · 0:08
Dispatch, American River Command, Park Ranger's on scene with us. Park Ranger's on scene.

Firefighters are meeting on site to finalize their strategy. A dozer is on the way, and a helicopter is being arranged.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:11
Alright, all companies, so let's just, let's do a face-to-face down there and come up with a plan and we'll support the plan. We've got the dozer en route, still working on seeing if we can get a helicopter.

Firefighters are considering using pump and roll tactics due to limited access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:24
Battalion 1's on scene, I've got command. 15, will it help you if I drive down this third path to the left? Negative. I think we're going to need the pump and rolls down here. We have basically just a little footpath to actually make access to this thing. Copy that. 14, 614 arrived.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers half an acre.

S FD Command B2 · 0:17
Dispatch Battalion 1, you can show me on scene. We've got a half-acre grass fire going, some heavy brush. Is Copter 1 available by any chance? If so, can you start them our way, and can you also start a dozer our way as well?

Firefighters report the fire has spread to half an acre. A dozer and possibly a helicopter are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15, we have approximately half acre, moderate rate of spread into some extremely heavy bush, correction, brush. We might even want to start the dozer this way, just to get a ring around this thing. Copy that. I'm going to get a dozer started, and I'm going to see if the helicopter is available as well.

Firefighters report the fire is in heavy brush but not spreading rapidly. Access remains challenging.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
71, Engine 15, this is going to be some pretty heavy brush. Doesn't look like it's making much of a run right now, but I can't even get access to it to give you a proper square footage on this thing. Copy that. Is it close enough to the water's edge that we might be able to utilize boat 5? Negative. I don't think boat 5 is going to affect this much. Copy.

Firefighters have located a small column of smoke and are working to access the area near the Archery Range.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:17
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15's in the area. We have a small column. We're trying to make access now. I'll give you an update. This is actually going to be just across from the Archer Ranger. Best access is going to be from Discovery. Copy that.
S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Don't worry about it, I'll figure it out. I think this is in the location where we do the drills usually. Yeah, that's affirm, Chief. It's, uh, back to asset access is going to be through Discovery. You're going to make the left at the Archery Range there. Copy that. Our units are probably going to end up going through the Pollock side. We'll meet you in the middle.

Firefighters are coordinating access to the grass fire area for effective response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Battalion 1's on 6. Battalion 1, Engine 14, we're going to be delayed. We're heading back to the station to pick up 614. Copy that. Engine 15, Battalion 1, is this best access off of Camp Pollock for myself and Engine 2, you think?

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Sacramento Regional Fire & EMS · 0:18
BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, grass fire, District 15, 101, American River Parkway. BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, Operations B6.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 101 American River Canyon Dr.

The drone is operational, and crews are coordinating directly with command for a strategy.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:08
We've got the drone flying. Command, Engine 15 Captain's making his way out to face-to-face with you, give you a game plan.

A drone is now on scene to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:06
Fire dispatch, can you show UAS 8 on scene? UAS 8 on scene.

Firefighters are coordinating a plan to expedite water supply and determine dozer line locations.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:28
All companies with command. So we've got an additional pump and roll coming so we can expedite the water supply turnaround. Additionally, let's come up with a game plan on where we think the dozer should be, cutting those lines, and then we'll just support him as soon as he gets here, and then we'll go to plan B once that gets figured out. Engine 15, we copy. That's what we're doing, Chief. We'll have a game plan here in just a couple minutes.

A tree crew has been notified and may contact firefighters directly to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:11
American River Command fire dispatch. Go ahead. City operator has been advised for the tree crew. They've been provided your rig sale. They may call direct. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting a Sawyer crew to manage large timber obstructing access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:29
Command Engine 15, do we have a Sawyer crew that can come out here? We have some large timber that's going to need to be trimmed up. Copy. Is it on the ground or does it need to be felled? There's a pretty massive one on the ground. Additionally, there's some larger stuff that is growing. None of it's a snag that's a concern right now, but I don't know if the dozer is going to be able to push through it. Copy that.

A drone is being deployed to assist with the fire response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:06
Command 614, can we get UAS started? Affirm.

The fire has reached the trees. A water tender and a Type 3 engine are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
614 Command, did this get up in the trees at all yet, or is it staying low? Command to Engine 15, that's affirm, it's in the trees. Additionally, we're going to special request Water Tender 3, and we're going to need at least a Type 3 out here as well. Copy. We have a working hydrant immediately across from Engine 15. You still want us to get a tender? Copy.

A dozer has been directed to the best access point for reaching the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
Dozer 1 to Bravo. Good evening, Dozer 1, this is Command. I dropped a pin on your best access point. It's going to be just off Garden Highway and Natomas Park Drive. Closest freeway is I-5. I copy, I appreciate that, I see it. You'll have a nice clear road that'll get you all the way down to our engines, and then it's just a short trek.

A park ranger has arrived to assist firefighters at the scene.

S FD Command B2 · 0:08
Dispatch, American River Command, Park Ranger's on scene with us. Park Ranger's on scene.

Firefighters are meeting on site to finalize their strategy. A dozer is on the way, and a helicopter is being arranged.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:11
Alright, all companies, so let's just, let's do a face-to-face down there and come up with a plan and we'll support the plan. We've got the dozer en route, still working on seeing if we can get a helicopter.

Firefighters are considering using pump and roll tactics due to limited access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:24
Battalion 1's on scene, I've got command. 15, will it help you if I drive down this third path to the left? Negative. I think we're going to need the pump and rolls down here. We have basically just a little footpath to actually make access to this thing. Copy that. 14, 614 arrived.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers half an acre.

S FD Command B2 · 0:17
Dispatch Battalion 1, you can show me on scene. We've got a half-acre grass fire going, some heavy brush. Is Copter 1 available by any chance? If so, can you start them our way, and can you also start a dozer our way as well?

Firefighters report the fire has spread to half an acre. A dozer and possibly a helicopter are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15, we have approximately half acre, moderate rate of spread into some extremely heavy bush, correction, brush. We might even want to start the dozer this way, just to get a ring around this thing. Copy that. I'm going to get a dozer started, and I'm going to see if the helicopter is available as well.

Firefighters report the fire is in heavy brush but not spreading rapidly. Access remains challenging.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
71, Engine 15, this is going to be some pretty heavy brush. Doesn't look like it's making much of a run right now, but I can't even get access to it to give you a proper square footage on this thing. Copy that. Is it close enough to the water's edge that we might be able to utilize boat 5? Negative. I don't think boat 5 is going to affect this much. Copy.

Firefighters have located a small column of smoke and are working to access the area near the Archery Range.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:17
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15's in the area. We have a small column. We're trying to make access now. I'll give you an update. This is actually going to be just across from the Archer Ranger. Best access is going to be from Discovery. Copy that.
S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Don't worry about it, I'll figure it out. I think this is in the location where we do the drills usually. Yeah, that's affirm, Chief. It's, uh, back to asset access is going to be through Discovery. You're going to make the left at the Archery Range there. Copy that. Our units are probably going to end up going through the Pollock side. We'll meet you in the middle.

Firefighters are coordinating access to the grass fire area for effective response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Battalion 1's on 6. Battalion 1, Engine 14, we're going to be delayed. We're heading back to the station to pick up 614. Copy that. Engine 15, Battalion 1, is this best access off of Camp Pollock for myself and Engine 2, you think?

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Sacramento Regional Fire & EMS · 0:18
BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, grass fire, District 15, 101, American River Parkway. BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, Operations B6.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 101 American River Canyon Dr.

The drone is operational, and crews are coordinating directly with command for a strategy.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:08
We've got the drone flying. Command, Engine 15 Captain's making his way out to face-to-face with you, give you a game plan.

A drone is now on scene to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:06
Fire dispatch, can you show UAS 8 on scene? UAS 8 on scene.

Firefighters are coordinating a plan to expedite water supply and determine dozer line locations.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:28
All companies with command. So we've got an additional pump and roll coming so we can expedite the water supply turnaround. Additionally, let's come up with a game plan on where we think the dozer should be, cutting those lines, and then we'll just support him as soon as he gets here, and then we'll go to plan B once that gets figured out. Engine 15, we copy. That's what we're doing, Chief. We'll have a game plan here in just a couple minutes.

A tree crew has been notified and may contact firefighters directly to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:11
American River Command fire dispatch. Go ahead. City operator has been advised for the tree crew. They've been provided your rig sale. They may call direct. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting a Sawyer crew to manage large timber obstructing access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:29
Command Engine 15, do we have a Sawyer crew that can come out here? We have some large timber that's going to need to be trimmed up. Copy. Is it on the ground or does it need to be felled? There's a pretty massive one on the ground. Additionally, there's some larger stuff that is growing. None of it's a snag that's a concern right now, but I don't know if the dozer is going to be able to push through it. Copy that.

A drone is being deployed to assist with the fire response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:06
Command 614, can we get UAS started? Affirm.

The fire has reached the trees. A water tender and a Type 3 engine are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
614 Command, did this get up in the trees at all yet, or is it staying low? Command to Engine 15, that's affirm, it's in the trees. Additionally, we're going to special request Water Tender 3, and we're going to need at least a Type 3 out here as well. Copy. We have a working hydrant immediately across from Engine 15. You still want us to get a tender? Copy.

A dozer has been directed to the best access point for reaching the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
Dozer 1 to Bravo. Good evening, Dozer 1, this is Command. I dropped a pin on your best access point. It's going to be just off Garden Highway and Natomas Park Drive. Closest freeway is I-5. I copy, I appreciate that, I see it. You'll have a nice clear road that'll get you all the way down to our engines, and then it's just a short trek.

A park ranger has arrived to assist firefighters at the scene.

S FD Command B2 · 0:08
Dispatch, American River Command, Park Ranger's on scene with us. Park Ranger's on scene.

Firefighters are meeting on site to finalize their strategy. A dozer is on the way, and a helicopter is being arranged.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:11
Alright, all companies, so let's just, let's do a face-to-face down there and come up with a plan and we'll support the plan. We've got the dozer en route, still working on seeing if we can get a helicopter.

Firefighters are considering using pump and roll tactics due to limited access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:24
Battalion 1's on scene, I've got command. 15, will it help you if I drive down this third path to the left? Negative. I think we're going to need the pump and rolls down here. We have basically just a little footpath to actually make access to this thing. Copy that. 14, 614 arrived.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers half an acre.

S FD Command B2 · 0:17
Dispatch Battalion 1, you can show me on scene. We've got a half-acre grass fire going, some heavy brush. Is Copter 1 available by any chance? If so, can you start them our way, and can you also start a dozer our way as well?

Firefighters report the fire has spread to half an acre. A dozer and possibly a helicopter are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15, we have approximately half acre, moderate rate of spread into some extremely heavy bush, correction, brush. We might even want to start the dozer this way, just to get a ring around this thing. Copy that. I'm going to get a dozer started, and I'm going to see if the helicopter is available as well.

Firefighters report the fire is in heavy brush but not spreading rapidly. Access remains challenging.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
71, Engine 15, this is going to be some pretty heavy brush. Doesn't look like it's making much of a run right now, but I can't even get access to it to give you a proper square footage on this thing. Copy that. Is it close enough to the water's edge that we might be able to utilize boat 5? Negative. I don't think boat 5 is going to affect this much. Copy.

Firefighters have located a small column of smoke and are working to access the area near the Archery Range.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:17
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15's in the area. We have a small column. We're trying to make access now. I'll give you an update. This is actually going to be just across from the Archer Ranger. Best access is going to be from Discovery. Copy that.
S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Don't worry about it, I'll figure it out. I think this is in the location where we do the drills usually. Yeah, that's affirm, Chief. It's, uh, back to asset access is going to be through Discovery. You're going to make the left at the Archery Range there. Copy that. Our units are probably going to end up going through the Pollock side. We'll meet you in the middle.

Firefighters are coordinating access to the grass fire area for effective response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Battalion 1's on 6. Battalion 1, Engine 14, we're going to be delayed. We're heading back to the station to pick up 614. Copy that. Engine 15, Battalion 1, is this best access off of Camp Pollock for myself and Engine 2, you think?

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Sacramento Regional Fire & EMS · 0:18
BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, grass fire, District 15, 101, American River Parkway. BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, Operations B6.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 101 American River Canyon Dr.

The drone is operational, and crews are coordinating directly with command for a strategy.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:08
We've got the drone flying. Command, Engine 15 Captain's making his way out to face-to-face with you, give you a game plan.

A drone is now on scene to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:06
Fire dispatch, can you show UAS 8 on scene? UAS 8 on scene.

Firefighters are coordinating a plan to expedite water supply and determine dozer line locations.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:28
All companies with command. So we've got an additional pump and roll coming so we can expedite the water supply turnaround. Additionally, let's come up with a game plan on where we think the dozer should be, cutting those lines, and then we'll just support him as soon as he gets here, and then we'll go to plan B once that gets figured out. Engine 15, we copy. That's what we're doing, Chief. We'll have a game plan here in just a couple minutes.

A tree crew has been notified and may contact firefighters directly to assist with the fire response.

S FD Command B2 · 0:11
American River Command fire dispatch. Go ahead. City operator has been advised for the tree crew. They've been provided your rig sale. They may call direct. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting a Sawyer crew to manage large timber obstructing access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:29
Command Engine 15, do we have a Sawyer crew that can come out here? We have some large timber that's going to need to be trimmed up. Copy. Is it on the ground or does it need to be felled? There's a pretty massive one on the ground. Additionally, there's some larger stuff that is growing. None of it's a snag that's a concern right now, but I don't know if the dozer is going to be able to push through it. Copy that.

A drone is being deployed to assist with the fire response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:06
Command 614, can we get UAS started? Affirm.

The fire has reached the trees. A water tender and a Type 3 engine are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
614 Command, did this get up in the trees at all yet, or is it staying low? Command to Engine 15, that's affirm, it's in the trees. Additionally, we're going to special request Water Tender 3, and we're going to need at least a Type 3 out here as well. Copy. We have a working hydrant immediately across from Engine 15. You still want us to get a tender? Copy.

A dozer has been directed to the best access point for reaching the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:30
Dozer 1 to Bravo. Good evening, Dozer 1, this is Command. I dropped a pin on your best access point. It's going to be just off Garden Highway and Natomas Park Drive. Closest freeway is I-5. I copy, I appreciate that, I see it. You'll have a nice clear road that'll get you all the way down to our engines, and then it's just a short trek.

A park ranger has arrived to assist firefighters at the scene.

S FD Command B2 · 0:08
Dispatch, American River Command, Park Ranger's on scene with us. Park Ranger's on scene.

Firefighters are meeting on site to finalize their strategy. A dozer is on the way, and a helicopter is being arranged.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:11
Alright, all companies, so let's just, let's do a face-to-face down there and come up with a plan and we'll support the plan. We've got the dozer en route, still working on seeing if we can get a helicopter.

Firefighters are considering using pump and roll tactics due to limited access to the fire area.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:24
Battalion 1's on scene, I've got command. 15, will it help you if I drive down this third path to the left? Negative. I think we're going to need the pump and rolls down here. We have basically just a little footpath to actually make access to this thing. Copy that. 14, 614 arrived.

According to firefighters, the grass fire covers half an acre.

S FD Command B2 · 0:17
Dispatch Battalion 1, you can show me on scene. We've got a half-acre grass fire going, some heavy brush. Is Copter 1 available by any chance? If so, can you start them our way, and can you also start a dozer our way as well?

Firefighters report the fire has spread to half an acre. A dozer and possibly a helicopter are being requested.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15, we have approximately half acre, moderate rate of spread into some extremely heavy bush, correction, brush. We might even want to start the dozer this way, just to get a ring around this thing. Copy that. I'm going to get a dozer started, and I'm going to see if the helicopter is available as well.

Firefighters report the fire is in heavy brush but not spreading rapidly. Access remains challenging.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:26
71, Engine 15, this is going to be some pretty heavy brush. Doesn't look like it's making much of a run right now, but I can't even get access to it to give you a proper square footage on this thing. Copy that. Is it close enough to the water's edge that we might be able to utilize boat 5? Negative. I don't think boat 5 is going to affect this much. Copy.

Firefighters have located a small column of smoke and are working to access the area near the Archery Range.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:17
Companies on Bravo 6, Engine 15's in the area. We have a small column. We're trying to make access now. I'll give you an update. This is actually going to be just across from the Archer Ranger. Best access is going to be from Discovery. Copy that.
S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Don't worry about it, I'll figure it out. I think this is in the location where we do the drills usually. Yeah, that's affirm, Chief. It's, uh, back to asset access is going to be through Discovery. You're going to make the left at the Archery Range there. Copy that. Our units are probably going to end up going through the Pollock side. We'll meet you in the middle.

Firefighters are coordinating access to the grass fire area for effective response.

S FD Tac B6 · 0:21
Battalion 1's on 6. Battalion 1, Engine 14, we're going to be delayed. We're heading back to the station to pick up 614. Copy that. Engine 15, Battalion 1, is this best access off of Camp Pollock for myself and Engine 2, you think?

Firefighters are responding to a report of a grass fire.

Sacramento Regional Fire & EMS · 0:18
BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, grass fire, District 15, 101, American River Parkway. BC1, Engine 615, Engine 614, Engine 2, Operations B6.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 101 American River Canyon Dr.

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