Meet one of the most specialized machines in the world… A D8R fire dozer. I get tons of questions about this setup, so allow me to explain further. They begin with a D8R (no emissions) with an angle blade and winch. Then comes the special bit—a custom wildland firefighting cab built by Kress. Why two seats? The left seat is for the operator, while the right seat is for a swamper. A swamper is a second set of eyes to help the operator navigate and communicate with other equipment and air assets d

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904…Sierra Highway and Avenue I…reported fire…Sheriff and FD enroute code 3 UPDATE: E233 on scene…large smoke header visible from a business yard east of Sierra Highway and north of Avenue I…same auto yard that burned last year UPDATE 2: business is located at 412 W. Avenue I…BC11 reports at least 20 vehicles on fire…requesting 2 additional engines…#AutoIC UPDATE 3: #AutoIC requesting a dozer team to move vehicles…requesting Union Pacific stop rail traffic due to firefighters near tracks…request