Third graders at Naples Central School recently had a guest visitor to discuss firefighting and in particular fighting forest fires.
State DEC Forest Ranger Dormer talked to the students about the recent Jennings Creek wildfire in Orange County. Ranger Dormer said the students had researched the fire that was fully contained three weeks ago and asked great questions about wildland firefighting. Ranger Dormer explained what goes into an incident like the Jennings Creek fire and how Rangers often serve as first responders and stand up Incident Command.
If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on state lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS.
