Sho-Ban Wildland firefighters assist on Seminole Reservation in Florida

Wildland firefighters, from left, Anthony First, Derrick Tinno and Kyle Nipwater.

FORT HALL — Three Shoshone-Bannock Wildland Firefighters recently returned home after a severity assignment on the Seminole Reservation in Florida.

While there they were ready for any new fire starts and patrolled the reservation. “The fire severity was high so that is why Seminole asked help from outside areas that were in low fire danger,” said Dustin Williams, BIA Fire Management officer.

From left, Michael Eldridge, Karl Mosho, Danny LeClaire and Spencer Washakie.

Anthony First, Derrick Tinno, engine boss and Kyle Nipwater departed March 13 to make the three day trip in Wildfire engine 0463. They returned March 30 via airplane and four other firefighters Karl Mosho, Michael Eldridge, Spencer Washakie and Danny Le Claire replaced them for another 14-day assignment Williams said.

All are Wildland firefighters and Fuels crew members for the department.