Following is a copy of a media invite for a Rooster Rock Fire Press Conference and Guided Tour that is being coordinated by Project Wildfire.
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August 5, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact/RSVP: Katie Lighthall, Program Director, Project Wildfire 541-408-3048
The Rooster Rock Fire has presented many opportunities for teachable moments and provided many examples of the successful collaborative projects for which central Oregon fire agencies are known.
Please join us Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11 AM at the Sisters Middle School Library for a look at lessons already learned on the Rooster Rock Fire and how our collective efforts have paid off this fire season. Please RSVP to attend this event and take the tour.
The press conference will include representatives from:
• Rooster Rock Fire Incident Management team
• US Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest
• Oregon Department of Forestry
• Deschutes County
• Sisters – Camp Sherman Fire District
• Cloverdale Fire District
• Project Wildfire
• Deschutes County Sheriff
Following the press conference, we will take a guided tour to the Rooster Rock Fire site to witness the results of defensible space and see how fire behaves in treated areas vs. untreated areas.
Central Oregon fire agencies are no stranger to wildland fire and known nationwide for their ability to work together on large fire incidents. The Rooster Rock Fire is no exception to these cooperative efforts in fire management, fire suppression, and fire prevention education.
Bring your cameras! Remember to wear a hat, sturdy shoes, long sleeves and long pants to protect yourself from any stray embers. Be prepared to buddy up in vehicles as we will only take what we absolutely need to the fire site.
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Jeri Chase
Oregon Department of Forestry
PH: 503-945-7201
Fire Duty Officer Pager#: 503-370-0403