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 John Bradbury and John Werner are the winners! A dozer is the answer for Week 463 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Watch each day for another clue. When you think you know the answer, drop us an email at: info@windowontheclearwater.com. Please, let us know where you are from, if it is out of the area. Join in the discovery! Monday: First invented in about 1929 Tuesday: Lacked power at first Wednesday: Steadily improved Friday: Became an integral piece Saturday: Used on area fires as soon as 1934 Monday: Different companies manufacture them. Wednesday: Revolutionized road building Thursday: It was 1944 when they had enough power for effective firefighting. Friday: Heavy equipment Saturday: A blade and tracks Dozers were invented in about 1929, but lacked power to perform well. They steadily improved and became an integral part of wildland fire fighting and road building for logging. This piece of heavy equipment is specialized with a blade on the front and tracks instead of wheels. Dozers are produced by several manufacturers including 'CAT'. Those who have watched wildland fire fighter efforts are familiar with the way dozer operaters use the blade to cut a fire break ahead of the flames. Sponsored by:
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