The crews typically consist of 18 to 20 firefighters but can also contain 4 to 6 and 8 to 10. These crews have the responsibilities of constructing firelines – strips of land cleared of flammable materials and dug down to mineral soil. These lines are generally constructed around wildfires to control them.
Firefighting crews typically consist of 18 to 20 firefighters, but can also include 4 to 6 or 8 to 10 members. These teams are responsible for building firelines – strips of land cleared of flammable materials and dug down to mineral soil. These lines are commonly used to control wildfires.