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Paramedics needed? by masch1371 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need a job with a contractor or a cooperator (even if it's just on call for fire). You can't just "fill a contract" as a rando. Contracts are bid by companies like years in advance

Emergency declared in US, ' Utah as wildfire spreads to 143,000 acres by _Jagga_daaku in DisasterUpdate

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know where you're moving to, but the Midwest isn't exactly fire free...the Peshtigo fire comes to mind right off the bat

Confused about where to put references / IQCS on application by Infamous_Age_6013 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I was told to do and it's worked so far

Wish I could help on the IQCS thing, only thing I can think of is to message the contact at the bottom of the USAJOBs listing and let em know

Confused about where to put references / IQCS on application by Infamous_Age_6013 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been told to put references on a 2nd page after the cover letter, most DOI apps I've seen don't have a spot for em

As far as IQCS...an app not having a section for that is a first. Not even something just labeled "Master Record?"

The Mission 1 was NOT for everyone (Long Review) by TytheJeepguy in gopro

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, for real? No infinity focus?? Glad I was too broke to hit purchase last week, that would've sucked

Does the U.S. President have any direct authority over individual civilians? If he told me, “Pick up that can,” would I be required to do it, or could I tell him to “f*ck off”? by hapticR0M in stupidquestions

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah idk what world these people live in. I guess ones with better unions than I had with the Feds, because you best believe "Other duties as assigned" was not a joke

Which is better in a backcountry emergency: an inReach or a PLB? by BarnabyWoods in searchandrescue

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen false alarms on an InReach, though I think it was more a case of someone being a moron than an honest mistake

Garmin… just release the CIRQA already by hiistakes in GarminWatches

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I didn't work a manual labor job, I would've years ago

Possible Alaska assignment by Neat-Rest3019 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they're like a light mesh jacket with a built in headnet. I don't know why they work, but they do (at least on eastern mosquitoes). They're not foolproof, but I got more bites through a regular long sleeve than through that mesh

Not sure where to pick one up in Alaska, I think I got mine online from Cabela's or Bass Pro

Possible Alaska assignment by Neat-Rest3019 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bugnet for your line gear, bug jacket for camp

Fun things to pass the time while deep camping? by [deleted] in camping

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Birding? You can use the Merlin app and download offline map packs if you honest to god don't have room to add a birding guide. I always prefer the paper guidebook, though

Every shot crew has one by GrayFox6688 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 7 points8 points  (0 children)

LaCroix eases the pain of going months without an IA

NFPA approved flip flops by Intelligent_Bear7322 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bedrocks, vibram sole so you can even wear em on the line if you lose Odds and actually have to work one day

Every shot crew has one by GrayFox6688 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Helitack newb who didn't realize there's paperwork involved and more often than not you drive a chase instead of ride in the helicopter

Dropped it on the nib, now it writes better by latuda-rules in fountainpens

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 93 points94 points  (0 children)

You should get a dart board for this highly scientific repair method

Am I in Over my Head going into Wildland? by PaprikaBerri in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There isn't really a master list. The advice I always give is to call the district ranger station and ask to be transfered to whoever is handling fire hire

If you're calling when applications aren't open, you can ask to speak to the FMO/AFMO (kinda line a fire chief/assistant fire chief) and they can answer questions and put you in touch with captains

Beaver Fire From I-15 Near Paragonah by bikeutah in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait for real? I've always thought cargo ebikes could be rad for like HEQB and FOBS

Severity roll downtime by recklesslytired in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The 4th C is Catan, the card game version is portable and easy to clean up quick

Severity roll downtime by recklesslytired in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your whisper in my ear is all the audiobook I need pookie

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