Shasta-Trinity National Forest

News Release

US Forest Service

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fallen Firefighter Tribute Planned for Friday

Medford, Ore. – A tribute to the firefighters who died on the Iron Complex at Helispot 44 will be held on Friday, August 15 at the Lithia Motors Amphitheater on the Jackson County Fairgrounds near Medford, Ore. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and the program is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The amphitheater is located at 1 Peninger Road in Central Point, Ore. and is accessible from Exit 33 ( Pine Street) off of Interstate 5.

The tribute is being organized by Grayback Forestry and Carson Helicopters with assistance from the interagency fire community.

An information center has been established in Medford. Media representatives can call the information center at (541) 618-2170. Members of the public can call (541) 618-2171. The information center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation, www.wffoundation.org, helps support the families of fallen firefighters and contributions are encouraged. Contributions should include a reference to the Iron 44 Incident.

Additional information can be found on Grayback Forestry’s Web site at www.graybackforestry.com.

Cards and letters can be sent to:

Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002

Grayback Forestry
1570 Avenue F
White City, OR 97503

Carson Helicopter Pilot:

Bill Coultas, Patient
UC Cavis Medical Center
Burn Unit
2315 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817

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