While writing my third novel, I’ve found myself in need of information on both forest fire fighting and snow making knowledge.

Here the Panorama Fire Department protects the surrounding forest while they control a burn. Before starting the fire, the area was soaked and the firefighters continued to drench the trees until the burn finished.

A ski resort has resources that can protect the area during the summer months from an advancing forest fire. Snow making equipment can be set up to soak the trees near buildings and homes. The snow guns can deliver over 1800 gallons of water an hour. The combined knowledge of the fire fighters and the resort’s snow making team could save the area.

Part of the fun of writing is the research. Now to take the information and create a suspenseful adventure for my characters . . .