At Oak Flat Fire Station in the Angeles National Forest, veteran firefighters are already getting a bad feeling about this year. U.S. Forest Service firefighter Nick Browne folds a hose line at the Oak Flat Fire Station in Castaic. AdvertisementThe Angeles National Forest is home to about 700,000 acres of oaky woodlands and dense shrubbery that skirt the north and eastern edges of Los Angeles County. U.S. Forest Service firefighter Nick Browne deploys a fire hose pack during training in Castaic. He even left the Forest Service briefly to explore other career options but came back because he missed the culture and the calling.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 09, 2021 12:00 UTC