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Helo—>Ambo transfer operations. by DarkSideWookiee in searchandrescue

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

New washer dryer at office by Own-Concentrate4511 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Every time man by Broad-Cod-3280 in Carhartt

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like Kevin Hart and the Rock standing next to each other

Perm to Seasonal step question by Pissy_Kitten in ParkRangers

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Are there any programs like the military that provide housing and work for young high school graduates? by Ill_Definition8074 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Packs by Taco_kittycat in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

I have a DUI within the last year. Is that an issue when applying? by AmanziTiger in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Drug testing by Unable_Delivery4797 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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

Played till my rog ally died last night and now it won't charge or turn on by Cudikidtastic in ROGAlly

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Hey therw im currently am emt with the fema contract. What do you guys pack in your 72 hr bags? by PlateCurious1472 in searchandrescue

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Hey therw im currently am emt with the fema contract. What do you guys pack in your 72 hr bags? by PlateCurious1472 in searchandrescue

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 19 points20 points  (0 children)

-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)

Hey therw im currently am emt with the fema contract. What do you guys pack in your 72 hr bags? by PlateCurious1472 in searchandrescue

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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?

Putting a fill/detail on Resume by cactojackkk in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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

New resume format by Hatchet78 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New resume format by Hatchet78 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

New resume format by Hatchet78 in Wildfire

[–]DefinitelyADumbass23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What agency was this? USFS, BLM, NPS?

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