Thunder Mountain Fire & Mitigation

04/05/2026

Brush 42 returned home on Friday
601 and 41 are on their way home today from Nebraska

04/05/2026

May we always remember his sacrifice!

03/31/2026

We’ve talked a lot about Initial Attack (IA) Groups, and with critical fire weather continuing, here’s what that looks like on the ground:

A single IA Group includes:
• 5 fire engines (minimum 3-4 personnel per engine)
• 1 water tender (minimum 1-2 personnel)
• ~30 personnel total

Today, 6 IA Groups are prepositioned in zones across the state, ready to respond and work side-by-side with local volunteer fire departments to quickly address any new ignitions.

Crews are currently staged in Alliance, Ogallala, Broken Bow, and North Platte, where they’re also integrating with local departments—building familiarity with the area, training together, and strengthening response coordination.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency


Photo of IA Group One training with local volunteer fire department in Alliance, NE.

03/31/2026

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Brush 42
Nebraska bound
In the morning

03/26/2026

Nebraska bound!
Brush 41 and TMF 601
Are headed out in the morning

03/02/2026

🔥 RT-130 CLASS 🔥
Annual Wildland Fire Refresher Course

Mark your calendars and get signed up!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28th
⏰ Time: 10am
💲 Cost: $45
📍 Location: Odd Fellows Hall, 860 CO-92, Delta

To sign up, call Mike Willardson at 970-210-2813

⚠️ DEADLINE – March 23rd

Don’t wait until the last minute — get registered and ready for the season! 💪🌲🔥

02/23/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Kaid Caudle, Tre Schaaf, Darin Paul Pino, Bobby Esplin

02/18/2026

Due to overwhelming interest (we see you, overachievers 👀), we’re firing up a second Saw Class session!

Y’all showed up so strong we had no choice but to sharpen another chain and run it back.

🪚 Session 1: April 23–26
🪚 Session 2: April 30 – May 3
⏰ Start Time: 0800 (bright, early, and ready to rip)
💲 Cost: $350

Spots won’t sit around long—grab yours, bring your grit, and let’s make some sawdust.

⚠️First time students need to go to https://www.wildlandfirelearningportal.net/login/index.php
Create an account If you don’t have one yet and take S-112 prior to the class!!!⚠️

Call Mike Willardson to get your spot reserved 970-210-2813