'They commit themselves daily to supporting the protecting communities around the country.' 'Tragedies of this nature serve as a reminder of the honorable work and sacrifices made by men and women like Thomas and Jared,' Mark said in a statement released to MTN News. Firewatch website parallax animation lags in Nightly, OK in stable, Chrome, & Safari Categories Tracking People References Details Crash Data Security. Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor Charles Mark noted both were accomplished pilots working for ROTAK Helicopter Services and decorated veterans. The pair were helping to lift water from the Salmon River to the higher elevations of the Moose Fire near North Fork when the chopper went down. Conditions/Traffic Accident Information: - El Dorado County Road Conditions / Accidents Map. The Montana Highway Patrol said it happened along State Highway 464 (Duck Lake Road) near. Thomas Hayes, 41, of Post Falls, Idaho, and Jared Bird, 36, were killed when their Chinook helicopter crashed while conducting 'water drop' operations last Thursday. GREAT FALLS Three people died in a two-vehicle crash in Glacier County on Friday, August 12, 2022. SALMON, ID - The head of the Salmon-Challis National Forest is saying the agency is 'beyond grateful' for the dedication and service of the two helicopter pilots who died when their aircraft went down fighting the Moose Fire.

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