A Colorado search and rescue coordinator is sharing advice for outdoor recreation this summer. With wildfires burning across the state, Trevin Montano wants people to be aware of the risks. Montano has experience as a volunteer search-and-rescue member and wildland firefighter.

He emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and respecting campfire bans. Montano also warns that wildfires can move quickly. Further details on his advice are available from the Colorado Search and Rescue state coordinator.

For those recreating in the mountains, Montano's guidance is relevant as the summer season continues. His comments come as wildfires are currently burning in the state, and his expertise is based on his work on the front lines of wildfires.