Oregon National Guardsmen activated to assist with Chetco Bar Fire An Oregon Army National Guardsman from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team experiences the heat of a controlled burn during a field training exercise at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Salem, Ore., Aug. 28, 2017. The exercise was part of a four-day mandatory certification course before National Guard troops can be dispatched to fight wildfires across the state. Oregon Army National Guard photo by Capt. Leslie Reed SHARE: Download: Full Size (2.05 MB) Tags: salem, ore., oregon army national guard, instructors, students, field exercise, wildland fire, dpsst, august 2017, ng-2, department of public safety standards and training, oregon national guard, training, partnership Credit: Capt. Leslie Reed VIRIN: 170828-Z-NJ272-007.JPG Photo Gallery