05/20/2026
Two good things, the situation has improved and we are being sent home after some required rest. Our Task Force was assigned night ops and patrolled the southern end of the Herman Ranch Fire west of Ashland. We split into two teams doing 2 hour shifts destroying anything left glowing in the tree lines. RFD #1, Abilene FD and Hays FD were teamed up for the night. Not exciting work, but necessary as we were able to give Ashland FD a much needed night off and made sure no further spread occurred. All units should be back in Saline County late afternoon. Just like our previous trip it was great to team up with professionals and help these communities in the SW part of the state.
