It is great to see a film featuring Chuck Hartley. I worked for him on the Dalton IHC in the mid 1960s.He is my hero and the best fire manager I have ever know. There are several examples I could cite but the most important one for me occured on November 1, 1966. The Dalton Hot Shots were dispatched to the Loop Fire. There was a point where the ridge started down a very steep slope. Chuck went down the ridge to review safety . When he reached us he told his boss he declined the asssignment and we cut fire line in a different location. Later the El Cariso Hot Shots showed up and took the assignmrnt. Down the fireline was a chimney and the fire blew up on them killing 12 young men. Like I said, Chuck saved my life.
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It is great to see a film featuring Chuck Hartley. I worked for him on the Dalton IHC in the mid 1960s.He is my hero and the best fire manager I have ever know. There are several examples I could cite but the most important one for me occured on November 1, 1966. The Dalton Hot Shots were dispatched to the Loop Fire. There was a point where the ridge started down a very steep slope. Chuck went down the ridge to review safety . When he reached us he told his boss he declined the asssignment and we cut fire line in a different location. Later the El Cariso Hot Shots showed up and took the assignmrnt. Down the fireline was a chimney
and the fire blew up on them killing 12 young men. Like I said, Chuck saved my life.
Some people just have a nact for reading fuel and potential. I imagine Chuck was one of them. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I love Chuck's flattop. Gosh he was young back then.
My old stomping grounds!!!!!
Say portions of this show(the helijumper video).years ago. I never dreamed I'd work for him some day.
Is Chuck Hartley related to Nina Hartley?
Love to see the old school guys getting after it
Seems like nowadays CalFire lets them get big for more $$$$$$$
Nice to see the angeles back in the day.