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In response to firefighter labor shortages during World War II, the Rainbow Conservation Camp was established as the first permanent fire camp, in 1946. It was modeled after New Deal Civilian Conservation Corps camps. The program grew to 16 camps throughout California in the 40s and 50s, including the first youth camps.
For Civilian Conservation Corps projects in the U.S. state of Ohio. Pages in category "Civilian Conservation Corps in Ohio" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Commonly seen models of wildland engines include the Model 14, and 15. CAL FIRE Models 24 and 25 were test-bed models, with only a few of each model fielded. The newest versions of these engines are CAL FIRE model 34 (4WD) and 35 (2WD), manufactured by Placer Fire Equipment, Rosenbauer, and HME. Model 34/35's are currently being fielded statewide.
Youth Conservation Corps programs are conducted for 4–10 weeks during the summer. Participants must be between 15–18 years old at the start of the program, though the age limits can vary locally. Most YCC programs are non-residential; however the National Park Service does have one residential program at Yellowstone National Park .
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The U.S. Forest Service ordered hundreds of people gathered for a “Rainbow Family” celebration at an unsanctioned camp to vacate Plumas National Forest within 48 hours or face fines or jail time.
The first settlement at Rainbow was made in the spring of 1795. [2] The community most likely took its name from Rainbow Creek. [3] A post office called Rainbow was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1903. [4]