Handcrew

Handcrews are diverse teams of career and temporary wildland firefighters. These crews have the responsibilities of constructing firelines. These lines are generally constructed around wildfires to control them. In the United States, handcrews are typically classified into one of three types: Type 1 IHC, Type 2 (Initial Attack) or Type 2. Type 1 crews, hotshots, are the highest qualified and most experienced crews.

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