This is my community. We are so proud of how everyone responded and supported one another; from Coffey Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, to the great state of California. I wasn't born here, but this will forever be my home town.
Mike, I am sorry to hear that. My mom lived in Ukiah for years and always raved about Redwood Valley -- had lot of friends there. These fires are just so heartbreaking. Please take care. I have met a lot of the fire victims, and words and even hugs don't seem to help much, but thank god you guys made it out and I wish you the best.
The "grunts" (crews) of Cal Fire are amazing! It's the command structure I question. Waiting too long to issue evacuation orders is one problem. Strategic decision making is another. The alert system is a joke in California as well as around the country.
That monster ran right through my property and everything I had.I am not a first responder and they all fled. I fought that beast all alone. I have a story to tell too.
Tait, everyone has a perspective, and I am sure yours is real to you, but as a retired first responder, when confronted with the conditions present, the firefighters job at that point was to advise you to leave, and then move on to the next property, your neighbors, to advise them to leave. There was no firefighting going on at this point. Saving lives was the priority. Had the crews committed themselves to your situation, it is entirely possible someone else could have lost their life by not getting out in time.
@@daveg8993 maybe telling people to leave, is something you should do as you arrive to fight a fire. Instead of telling them to leave as you yourself are on your way out...
This is my community. We are so proud of how everyone responded and supported one another; from Coffey Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, to the great state of California. I wasn't born here, but this will forever be my home town.
Hard to watch, but must be seen to appreciate the tragedy. Thanks again to first responder's courage.
We lost our home and almost our lives that night in the redwood valley complex firestorm.
Mike, I am sorry to hear that. My mom lived in Ukiah for years and always raved about Redwood Valley -- had lot of friends there. These fires are just so heartbreaking. Please take care. I have met a lot of the fire victims, and words and even hugs don't seem to help much, but thank god you guys made it out and I wish you the best.
If you’ve knocked on my door, I would’ve grabbed my Blankey and Pet budgies,Their names are Rehan and clover and made sure they got to safety.
The "grunts" (crews) of Cal Fire are amazing! It's the command structure I question. Waiting too long to issue evacuation orders is one problem. Strategic decision making is another. The alert system is a joke in California as well as around the country.
That monster ran right through my property and everything I had.I am not a first responder and they all fled. I fought that beast all alone. I have a story to tell too.
them crazy people fucking chicks one after another
Tait, everyone has a perspective, and I am sure yours is real to you, but as a retired first responder, when confronted with the conditions present, the firefighters job at that point was to advise you to leave, and then move on to the next property, your neighbors, to advise them to leave. There was no firefighting going on at this point. Saving lives was the priority. Had the crews committed themselves to your situation, it is entirely possible someone else could have lost their life by not getting out in time.
@@daveg8993 maybe telling people to leave, is something you should do as you arrive to fight a fire. Instead of telling them to leave as you yourself are on your way out...
@@zettle2345 no property is worth dieing for. Triage sucks but it's necessary
@@zettle2345 Or people can take responsibility and leave when there is a forest fire headed their way