‘Page 6, The Herald, Tuesday, July 31, 1979 When a forest fire breaks out, the fire srppression team which rushes to the scene usually bas it under control by 10 a.m. the next day. But, what happens when th uns + Forest Service studies threat of “mms | < cmajor forest fires is being a e , developed in the Prince 1 Sk Rupert Forest Region this res In eena week by ministry of forests specialists, who alm to cope with that very possibility. A first ‘‘fire overhead . the team can't get control of” effort “The team will only be° team”, made up ofsix: © ut B.C, Forest fc sce firefighting experts, cing organized to move to: .e site af any fire which gets out of hand and take over coor- dination of the suppression supplled at the request of the ranger in whose district is Iéeated,"’ says Orval Gorley, reglonal director of protectinn “We anticipate they'd be called in. by a ranger to reorganize suppression efforts on a big fire already underway, or ‘to organize things right from the start if initial attack on a major new fire was lost." The team — made up of a’ fire superintendent, fire. boss, camp boss, ‘ad- ministrative officer, air service coordinatar and an “expediter”, empivyed to procure services and equipment for firefighters without delay - will be drawn from regional forest service staff. ‘designed to deal “Qnce the ranger called for the team,” says Gorley, *4¢ would move in and ‘take over the firefighting job — imiependent of the fanger ‘staff. “Of course, the team. would Lisise with the ranger _ and his staff while the fire was belng fought. The ranger would observe from a distance." : The team is specially: wit “project fires” (Forest Service terminology for forest fires which must be : Jong period of ugh oe a ng er of firefighters) and would . remain with the fire until it ‘was declaréd out._ “It's also possible that if the fire situation remains quiet in the Prince Rupert region, the team could be sent to places such: as Kaml oy Nelson where serlous fire difficulties, have developed,” "gays Gorley. “Because “of thid- and | because of the lateness ofthe - date in the | fire peason, We rely on expertise of our staff this year and proceed: - without speciat training. “However, I hope in the | future to see aA regional program dealgned ua training 1 ‘for the people: who are” selected to take part in teams like this, “It’s an important con-.: t,” “he concludes, “It .. “Thig is anew approach ta could develop into a crucial © forest fire fighting: province,” he. in thisipart of B.C.’s forest fire radds : nents program.” i DRILL R PANTS MEN’S COTTO WORK SHIRT Durable shirts have long sleeves with cuffs, button front and 2 chest pockels. Men's regular sizes. Heavy uty work pantswith 2side and 2 back pockets. Sizes 32-42, Green only. K mart Regular List Price 6,33 K mart Special Price SOFT AND DURABLE MEN’S WORK HOSE Brown mix with contrasting colour on heels, foes and . cuffs, Size 11. Oe 2 fe. ° prices Effec -e We Reservet ee” Till saturday, Augu we Right to Limit Qu age MEN’S BURApLPCHECK DOESKIN WORK SHIRTS 6% 100% Colton check shirts feature long sleeves, button frant and 2 buitons through packets. Colour- ful check patterns. Men's regular, sizes. Hurry in while quantilies ast! wall construction coils on all sides Approx. 36x 46'/2 K mart Regular K mart Regular Liat Price 9,393 Liat Price 324.44 K mart Spacial Priee K mart Special Price | I i August 2nd Only August 3rd Only LIMITED QUANTITIES. NORAIRCHECKS LIMITED QUANTITIES ‘MO RAUNCHECKS ‘ope © patron Ts BH fi r\\ rar \ wor elsey} Pere ON ETE | s ‘ 2 PLY DELSEY TOILET TISSUE 4 roll pack. Asst'd colours, Limit3 pu ks percustomer, K mart Reguiar ListPrice 1.49 K mart Speciat Price FOOL AND TASTY MR. FREEZE POPS 16 lo a pack. Limil4 packa per cuslomer. Kmar™ a 7 Price. ia : Gm. -,4.. wT Pack ala August 3rd Only | August 4th Only LIMITED au NTITIES: HO RAIN HECKS LIMITED QUANTITIES MO AAINCHECKS ‘HANDY KLEENEX PAPER TOWELS 2 roll pack. Asst d colours. LimitSpacks percustomer. K mart Regular ‘ C ListPrice 1,29 Pack K mart Special Price, of2 INSTANT COFFEE Don't pass up this buy! 10 oz, jar. Limit 9 par cusiomer. Kmart Sale Price Each MOTHER PARKER $s 97 ust 1 deh antities ‘STOCK UP WITH HANDY WHITE FREEZER AAA 294% 15 cu, fi. freezer features 21/2" foamed in Urethane insutla- tion on walls and bottom,dry and freezer and bottom. x 2904/4" wide. SAVE wit THESE SPECIAL VALUE PACKED “ONE DAY Y ONLY" Buys To patur August 4th Only « While Quantities Last i” N area Buys) CTA) WUE rown or Beiga rolle GLAD FREEZER BAGS | 0 CLEAR PLASTIC Brown or Beige colars." SSMS nna seta Pants TUMBLERS | ‘7G Ts K mart Sale 7 ae tata a 10 or 9 oz. ‘old specist| Pree , Special Priea special Price Pack 0. ee t ; 17 [JY eas. 574, 875) (es 2617) 66 oe e120 18 K mart Special Price ' 7 ay LIMITED QUANTITIES WO RAINCHECKS SOUP~4 ' Just add water and INP Limit3 packs percustomer. K mart Sale Price CHICKEN NOODLE 57.