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Scott Wilke, inventor and operator of the Proteus a versatile rough terrain fire fighting vehicle.  The Proteus has the proven ability to reach and perform in remote inaccessible locations.  The vehicle is excellent for, Front line fire suppression, Fire line placement, Fire line control, burnouts, mop-up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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A sawyer and swamper precede the Proteus and remove any snags and other debris a few chains in.  The Proteus and hand crews follow behind.
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A sawyer and swamper precede the Proteus and remove any snags and other debris a few chains in.  The Proteus and hand crews follow behind.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas for hand crews where a ready water source is not available.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas for hand crews where a ready water source is not available.
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The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas for hand crews where a ready water source is not available.
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Fire crews are able to mop up farther from the fire line with water with the assistance of the Proteus beyond the limitations of conventional sources, engines, pumps and hoses.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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The Proteus is an all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to perform in remote inaccessible areas.  It is also excellent for front line fire suppression, fire line placement, fire line control, burnouts, mop up, water transfers, and prescribed burn control.
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A member of the Flathead Interagency Hotshot crew readies a hose line brought in by the Proteus.  The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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A member of the Flathead Interagency Hotshot crew from Montana uses a hose brought in by the Proteus.  The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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A member of the Flathead Interagency Hotshot crew from Montana uses a toy hose brought in by the Proteus.  The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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The Proteus is a versatile all-terrain fire fighting vehicle with the ability to transport 3,000 gallons of water to remote inaccessible areas where a ready water source is not available.  It can be loaded with water from a variety of sources water trucks, pumpkins (bladders), helicopters, and local water sources such as lakes and streams.
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