Timber Lake Job Corps, Oregon

In September 2020, the Riverside Fire burned through the Timber Lake Job Corps CCC in Estacada, Oregon. Students and staff evacuated safely ahead of the fire, and most of the core facilities survived but damage was significant. Some staff lost their homes, the campus was without water, power, or reliable access for a long time. Rebuilding and restoration was challenging.
Wastewater Treatment Operator Brian Hickman played a critical role in the rebuilding efforts after Riverside Fire burn over.
(USDA Forest Service photos by Preston Keres)