JACKSON, Wyo. — Last weekend, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS sent two fire engines and nine firefighters to the Dollar Lake Fire to support firefighting efforts in Sublette County.

Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Daniel Long

In a Facebook post shared by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, the agency said that resources from Jackson were sent to the area to support structure protection and suppression efforts. They assisted in protection of the Green River Lakes Lodge — a U.S. Forest Service cabin that sits on the shores of lower Green River Lake

“The Department responded to help fill the gap between the response from local units and federal resources,” the post reads, “showing up for our interagency partners when it matters most.”

  • Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Daniel Long
  • Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Daniel Long

On Saturday, Aug. 23, thanks to hot and windy conditions, the fire blew up to 8,660 acres. The same day, evacuations were ordered for anyone in a five-mile radius of Dollar Lake.

The department concluded the post by writing: “All hands, all lands.”

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.