This safety equipment was worn by a first responder who may have used a fire truck or helicopter to combat the 1988 fires in the park.
Extremely dry summer weather conditions led to a cluster of wildland fires that burned from July through September of 1988 and affected 36% of the park's land. With approximately 10,000 individuals involved, it was the largest firefighting effort in the US at the time.
Plastic. L 27.9, W 25.4, H 17.8 cm
Yellowstone National Park, YELL 14954
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Hard Hat and Goggles
Hard Hat and Goggles
This safety equipment was worn by a first responder who may have used a fire truck or helicopter to combat the 1988 fires in the park.
Extremely dry summer weather conditions led to a cluster of wildland fires that burned from July through September of 1988 and affected 36% of the park's land. With approximately 10,000 individuals involved, it was the largest firefighting effort in the US at the time.
1988
Material: Plastic; Measurements: L 27.9, W 25.4, H 17.8 cm
Yellowstone National Park, Code: YELL
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