Tahoe Firefighter Deployed To Australia To Help With Deadly Wildfires
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EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — A Tahoe Basin Forest Service firefighter has been deployed to Australia to help battle the many brush fires around the country.
USDA Forest Service Fire Captain Dave Soldavini was assigned to Australia as part of an interagency group to help stop the fires. The Forest Service sent 44 fire personnel to Australia on Dec. 30, and an additional 21 firefighters were mobilized on Friday to replace a previous group mobilized in early December.
Swipe through pictures from the Australian wildfires.
WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: The melted rim of a car is pictured after fire passed through the property, January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A melted garbage bin is pictured after fire passed through the property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A burnt lawn mower is pictured on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A house destroyed by fire is pictured on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A house destroyed by fire is pictured on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A garbage truck is pictured as it drives around town picking up residents bins as they are filled with burnt debris on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A Wingello resident poses for a photo in front of his house after it was saved by RFS crews 2 days earlier on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A Wingello resident poses for a photo in front of his house after it was saved by RFS crews 2 days earlier on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A burnt sign is pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A smoldering log is pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A dead wallaby pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Leaves "snap frozen" by the speed of the fire are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Burnt trees are pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A resident of Wingello begins the clean up of his property after it was saved by RFS crews 2 days earlier on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A resident of Wingello begins the clean up of his property after it was saved by RFS crews 2 days earlier on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A resident of Wingello looks over burnt kids play equipment on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A burnt out tractor is pictured in the Wingello State Forest on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A bird bath is surrounded by scorched grass on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: In this handout provided by the Australian Department of Defence, A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' Helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on January 5, 2020 Sydney, Australia. HMAS Adelaide departed Sydney to assist with bushfire evacuations on the South Coast of New South Wales. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by ABIS Thomas Sawtell / Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A heard of 59 Alpacas roam the oval at Moss Vale Showground after being evacuated from their property on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A heard of 59 Alpacas roam the oval at Moss Vale Showground after being evacuated from their property on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A heard of 59 Alpacas roam the oval at Moss Vale Showground after being evacuated from their property on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Horses are pictured at the Moss Vale Showground after being evacuated from their property on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Horses are pictured at the Moss Vale Showground after being evacuated from their property on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents from Kangaroo Valley feed their animals at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents from Kangaroo Valley feed their animals at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents from Kangaroo Valley feed their animals at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents from Kangaroo Valley feed their animals at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: 3 Donkeys from Kangaroo Valley eagerly await food at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents of Wingello begin to return to their homes to asses the damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents of Wingello begin to return to their homes to asses the damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents of Wingello begin to return to their homes to asses the damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents of Wingello begin to return to their homes to asses the damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents of Wingello begin to return to their homes to asses the damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS assessment crew walks through a property recording damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS assessment crew walks through a property recording damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS assessment crew walks through a property recording damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS assessment crew walks through a property recording damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: The melted engine block of a car is rested against a clothes line after fire passed through the property January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS assessment crew walks through a property recording damage after fire previously tore through the town on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A resident throws a bucket of water onto a smoldering tree on his property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)MORUYA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Large excavators move through the streets helping residents clean up the damage caused by fire on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)WINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Soldavini is expected to be in Australia through the end of the month working as an engine boss, task force leader, division supervisor, and operations section chief.
At least 24 people have been killed and more than 63,000 square miles burned since the fires began in September 2019.
