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River Complex 2021

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Unit Information

Klamath National Forest 
1711 S. Main St 
Yreka, 
California 
96097 
Klamath National Forest 
1711 S. Main St 
Yreka, 
California 
96097 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information Line
    Email:
    2021.river@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    530-598-9353
    Hours:
    8 am - 8 pm, Daily
  • Trinity County Office of Emergency Services
    Phone:
    530-623-8223
    Hours:
    9 am - 6 pm, M-F

Photographs Gallery

Thank You Firefighters Sign
A blue sign with yellow letters reading Thank You Firefighters!
A blue sign with yellow letters reading Thank You Firefighters!
Thank You Firefighters Sign

Thank you firefighters sign near the River Complex Fire.

Fire engines from Cal Fire and the Forest Service
Fire engines parked, mountains in the distance.
Fire engines parked, mountains in the distance.
Fire engines from Cal Fire and the Forest Service

The River Complex involves personnel from multiple agencies including Cal Fire and the Forest Service. CAIIMT2 Photo by Mike Lindbery.

Helitanker at the Trinity Helibase
A red helicopter on the ground, a cloudy sky over head.
A red helicopter on the ground, a cloudy sky over head.
Helitanker at the Trinity Helibase

Helitanker at the Trinity Helibase. Photo by Jessica Santa Cruz.

Fire Engines in Callahan
Two Forest Service fire engines, a Cal Fire fire engine, and a Scott Valley fire vehicle.
Two Forest Service fire engines, a Cal Fire fire engine, and a Scott Valley fire vehicle.
Fire Engines in Callahan

Blue skies over the town of Callahan as firefighters prepare to strengthen and monitor firelines.

Cal Fire Engine at the River Complex
Two firefighters inspecting a red fire engine.
Two firefighters inspecting a red fire engine.
Cal Fire Engine at the River Complex

Cal Fire firefighters getting ready for their day on the River Complex.

Masticator on the River Complex
A large yellow vehicle in the forest.
A large yellow vehicle in the forest.
Masticator on the River Complex

Masticator removing brush and tree limbs to reduce fuels and create a line of defense.

Coffee Creek Volunteer Fire Crew
Two firefighters next to a red fire engine.
Two firefighters next to a red fire engine.
Coffee Creek Volunteer Fire Crew

Coffee Creek volunteer firefighter engine crew patrolling Weaver Ranch. NPS Photo by Susie Kaspar.

Firefighter and Pumpkin in the Field
A firefighter looks at a water container and a fire engine on a forested, dirt road.
A firefighter looks at a water container and a fire engine on a forested, dirt road.
Firefighter and Pumpkin in the Field

In wildfire firefighting, a pumpkin refers to a Portable Fire Fighting Water Tank and improves the distribution and containment of water. Photo by Steve McQuillan

Hose Prep with the California Conservation Corps
Three people organizing many hoses that are laid out on the ground
Three people organizing many hoses that are laid out on the ground
Hose Prep with the California Conservation Corps

Used hose line getting organized at the Incident Command Post so that they are ready to go. Photo by Steve McQuillan

Firefighters Putting Water on Hot Spots
Three firefighters and a hose in a partially burned area.
Three firefighters and a hose in a partially burned area.
Firefighters Putting Water on Hot Spots

Firefighters put out hot spots to prevent reignition of partially burned areas. Photo by Reid Barney.

Sea of tents at the Etna Incident Command Post
Multi colored tents on a field, mountains in the background.
Multi colored tents on a field, mountains in the background.
Sea of tents at the Etna Incident Command Post

Firefighters and other River Complex staff gather for 14-21 day assignments living out of tents at the Incident Command Post while on assignment. Photo by Steve McQuillan

Chinook Water Dip
A yellow helicopters flying over a forest and water. Photo by Jessica Santa Cruz.
A yellow helicopters flying over a forest and water. Photo by Jessica Santa Cruz.
Chinook Water Dip

Chinook Helicopter Dips water just north of Coffee Creek.

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