Photos by Richard Haddad The thundering sound of helicopters and the sight of air tankers dropping retardant on the Willow Fire only tell part of the story. Unseen are the 925 men and women enduring heat and fatigue to protect Rim country from catastrophic disaster. The Roundup wishes to join Rim country residents in thanking firefighters from across the nation who have come here to save our community. See story Facing the fire.