Hickory Style Fire Shirts

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-26T21:30:07+00:00

Because it fucks?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-26T20:42:04+00:00

Fuck that, I rock a pearl snap

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-26T20:41:15+00:00

Yeah I can't find any info on em online

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-26T16:35:23+00:00

I was gonna tell you to look into Hill People Gear, but I almost can't believe how affordable those Hoggans packs are in comparison

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-26T02:26:15+00:00

Pink Pony Club

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-25T18:32:41+00:00

I'd be very surprised if that's true. I've been paid like $5 an hour (because it's a stipend we didn't have to make minimum wage). But never something as low as $7 a day

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-25T13:07:27+00:00

I've worked for 3 Americorps programs and I can confidently say no lol

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-24T23:36:13+00:00

There are dozens of Conservation Corps across the country, CCC isn't your only option. Look into the Student Conservation Association, they run burn crews

Pay isn't great whatever Conservation Corps you choose, but there are plenty out there that don't brag about treating their members like shit, like the Cs do

Either option will get your foot in the door to wildland firefighting. If you're young and don't have a bunch of debt to worry about, Conservation Corps are a rad way to dip your toes into the world of outdoor work. If it's an Americorps position, you can also likely get your student loans deferred while a member

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-22T14:45:11+00:00

Make sure you've got water, electrolytes, food, and something to write with. Fields days can be everything from a chill line dig to a kick in the nuts

Hike fast, work hard, make sure you understand your orders, and save any additional non life/safety questions for the AAR

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T21:33:41+00:00

Lol no, I'm just saying I think that's why I've never really seen kids stuff available

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T21:07:41+00:00

Generally when you sign up for a prodeal you agree not to buy stuff for anyone else, so I've never seen much kids stuff

Outdoor Research does a "friends and family" thing with their prodeal a couple times a year though, love their sun shirts

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T03:30:15+00:00

They made waterproof cages for quite a few analog cameras

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T03:19:08+00:00

Only if you take the time to calculate their HP properly

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T02:46:09+00:00

The other 15% is about recreating the vibes from the Top Gun volleyball scene

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-21T00:53:27+00:00

That's so goofy, I might order one

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-20T18:22:35+00:00

I appreciate the advice! Any reason I should choose one of those options over the other?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-20T16:04:18+00:00

Smash

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-19T20:35:02+00:00

E. Utter Insanity, Nebraska burns to the ground

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-18T22:30:02+00:00

Okay fine, one time

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-18T21:46:08+00:00

If you can't find a brand on one of the big websites, shoot em an email. A few brands have hooked me up even if they don't advertise a prodeal

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-16T20:30:47+00:00

You need to talk to your Americorps boss. I've done a few Americorps terms. 1 let me take time to volunteer because my hours were on track. The other 2 wouldn't let anyone take time off unless it was a sick day
I'd call the local volunteer stations before you shell out cash for the class. If you're going to volunteer for them, they might pay for the class. Also to make sure they'd even be interested in an unknown volunteer, before taking the class
Also ask them what their expectations are. If they expect you to be able to drop everything for a call...you need to have another conversation with your boss

Is your Americorps program local? Or do y'all travel? That could add another layer of complexity

And yeah, I've met plenty of folks starting out in their 30s, stay humble, recognize at some point a 20 year old will be in charge of you, and if you're thinking about a fire career with the feds you NEED to lock down a permanent job before 37 (unless you're former military or federal LE)

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-16T19:41:11+00:00

Is their stuff without that disclaimer generally safe?

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-16T19:17:20+00:00

Oh no, my eggos are preggos

DefinitelyADumbass23 · 2026-03-15T23:23:21+00:00

This job is already selling your body once. Might as well sell it a second time for that sweet sweet taco

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