pspan idWNStoryDatelineMAYS LANDING – spanpp stylemargin-top 0pxMembers of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are preparing to travel across country where they are going to help battle the blaze still raging in Idaho.pp stylemargin-top 0pxAs the blaze continues to rage on the western side of the country fire fighters here in New Jersey know they have a very important task ahead of them. They are going to help battle the uncontrollable forest fire in Hailey Idaho that has already taken over 100000 acres of land.pp stylemargin-top 0pxquotJust a matter of helping out the best you can. Especially in a time when stern fires are blowing up for summer.quot Six firemen are prepping for the call. While 46 men including Jeremy Webber are just finishing up their duties and will return to the Garden State on Thursday. quotSteep flashy fuels timber and a lot of shags.quotpp stylemargin-top 0pxAll part of the terrain in Idaho that New Jersey native Bill Donnelly says will make fighting the blaze extremely difficult. quotWe are not use to working in that atmosphere with the elevations and humidity.quotpp stylemargin-top 0pxDonnelly and his crew will leave Friday morning for their assignments. The equipment that they will be using is already on its way across the country.pp stylemargin-top 0pxquotRight now we are sending water tanks out therequot said Donnelly. quotThey hold approximately 750 gallons. Small and compact so we can get in a lot of tight spaces.quot Areas where fire crews can help protect the thousands of homes in jeopardy with rapid initial attack water trucks.pp stylemargin-top 0pxBut to help protect their own men the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will make sure fire shelters are with them at all times. This is a source of protection that should ensure the men return home safely.ppOne firefighter from the initial group sent to Idaho has already returned home. His knee was injured while fighting the blaze. The men leaving on Friday are expected to return in two weeks.p
