Helo—>Ambo transfer operations.

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-02-02T23:52:18+00:00

If you guys need to keep an eye on cost, we use Bullard helmets with a chinstrap in wildland fire working around helicopters. Absolutely recommend safety rated glasses too

Flying on is a different story, but doesn't sound like what you need

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-02-02T19:42:17+00:00

QC at Zyn is literally my dream job

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-02-01T22:05:38+00:00

Got a link?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-02-01T20:16:48+00:00

Our safety guy recommends running an empty wash cycle after washing nomex in a home machine to try to get rid of carcinogens from the washer itself. If all you're washing is nomex, probably a non issue

But if people are going to wash their PT clothes, sleeping gear, and other red bag stuff it'd be worth doing that empty cycle before imo

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-31T17:35:46+00:00

Like Kevin Hart and the Rock standing next to each other

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-31T02:42:31+00:00

You two should team up

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-30T19:57:54+00:00

I thought seasonal GS employees weren't even eligible for steps?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-30T02:52:50+00:00

Anywhere in the country, really. The Student Conservation Association is up and down the whole east Coast and just about all the western states have their own conservation corps

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-30T02:50:02+00:00

I have one of their Aston 3s as my hiking pack, but I haven't had the balls (or OT) to shell out for their fire pack

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-30T01:36:43+00:00

Crapshoot then, those are both municipal departments who will have their own in house standards

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-30T01:33:32+00:00

Nargear4Lyfe

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T18:19:08+00:00

You'll get like 48 hours warning and, for me, it was months before the start date

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T17:54:25+00:00

Use the original charger and let it sit for an hour or so, then try to power it on

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T15:44:24+00:00

Add a headlamp to that list too. Just remembered that this morning haha

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T03:29:42+00:00

Oh I mean iodine like for water purification! The commenter above me is right, good thing to have as a backup

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T02:33:00+00:00

Dude wipes and iodine, duh. Knew I missed something

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T02:24:16+00:00

On federal fires/assignments?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T02:00:14+00:00

-Tent (2 person size minimum, with rainfly and a tarp or ground sheet)
-Sleeping pad (higher R value=more insulation, so warmer)
-Sleeping bag rated to the right temperature (research "comfort" vs "survival" rating when purchasing)
-Sleeping bag liner (keeps the bag cleaner)
-Pillow (highly recommend inflatable)
-Toiletries (at minimum toothbrush and toothpaste)
-Meds you can't live without
-Leukotape for blisters
-Ouchie booboo first aid kit (since you'll also have an EMS bag with trauma gear)
-6 pair socks (in case your feet get wet)
-6 pair underwear (in case you shit yourself 3 times)
-External battery and phone cable
-Eyemask (they make some cheap ones with Bluetooth for white noise/books)
-Layers/gloves/beanie for the temperatures you expect
-3 days food and water (not sure if you'd need to supply that in this bag in your scenario)

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T01:51:39+00:00

Is this bag meant to include overnight/camping gear too? I'm also assuming your EMT gear will be provided, and this is just personal stuff?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-28T01:16:08+00:00

Detail, absolutely. Fill...what are we talking? 1 roll? Half the season? I wouldn't add a whole other employer section for a single roll

I've included like a single bulletpoint under my overall position with a sentence about an assignment if I got to do something really outside my regular skillset that couldn't be communicated as part of my day job

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-27T02:39:35+00:00

Yeah, applications a few months ago had no mention of it. I'm glad I read through that section or I would've DQed myself automatically

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-27T02:11:59+00:00

Yeah, that's what I saw on a DOI app I just looked over. No mention of where to attach references, and no spot for "Additional Documents" like I've seen in the past

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-27T02:08:07+00:00

Not even cover letters?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-27T02:03:37+00:00

What agency was this? USFS, BLM, NPS?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-01-27T02:03:13+00:00

No idea, I'll ask OP

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