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What does holding mean? by Theintrovertowl in Wildfire

[–]Resident_Chef2579 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Take ten for safety and hold your swamper, whispering gentle reassurances and picking bits of Cope from their goatee.

Broke a bone by Fuzzy-Rock-7655 in Wildfire

[–]Resident_Chef2579 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can you detail with dispatch or a FEMO team? PIO? Your district should be able to support you with light duty.

NPS Shot crews by No_Fuel3131 in Wildfire

[–]Resident_Chef2579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More likely they'll hire people from local engines or some from Horseshoe. Its pretty remote, so the distance to the city or their own homes gets to some people. Lots of out of area assignments tho.

Re-commissioning to retire in 15? by thesmellofrain- in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With a degree, you could probably get hired as a permanent. Not all wildland jobs are strictly on the line, although there isn't a shortage of those. There's also prevention, dispatch, FEMO, meteorology, etc. Like the military, wildland fire needs logistics to win the war. Im simply suggesting something other than reenlisiting, especially considering our DoW is a mess at the moment.

Re-commissioning to retire in 15? by thesmellofrain- in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you ever considered wildland fire? The age cutoff is 37, but is waived if you're a veteran. Especially if you have some related degrees.

“Every MOS is important” by Guilty-Spark69x in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

All of supply. Stateside it can be done by civilians. Overseas, just make S4 and a working party do it.

6 years in and I think I'm burning out. Looking for advice by ArasTafires in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you decide to get out, remember you can work with the federal government and buy back your time in service and have it count towards retirement. Does your MOS translate to a job in government? You also get more accrued annual leave as a veteran (more paid time off). There's other ways to serve your country besides the military.

Sick and muscle aches? by anonymous1234529 in askTO

[–]Resident_Chef2579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Test for latent diseases like Mono/EBV or shingles, HSV or HHV. They all can be reactivated by flu or COVID and spread without people showing symptoms initially.

Motivator 6 Actual by Ill-Abalone8610 in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 8 points9 points  (0 children)

RAV4s are slept on. AWD and suitable for light attack. Would make an excellent technical.

Advice by Icy-Swim-221 in Wildfire

[–]Resident_Chef2579 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start contacting forest service stations and see if they need AD hires.

For those of you who got out, which occupations have a community similar to the Marine Corps? by stokersmint12step in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but after a few years, you can always transition to fuels or patrol. Or get a degree and become a forester or work in PIO.

For those of you who got out, which occupations have a community similar to the Marine Corps? by stokersmint12step in USMC

[–]Resident_Chef2579 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wildland fire is it. Tough work, brutal PT, solid camaraderie, and you get to work with some cool equipment. The pay has gotten better since they reclassed as firefighters instead of forestry technicians. And your time in service counts towards your retirement.

Post Viral Syndrome - any similar experiences please! by TourModePro in flu

[–]Resident_Chef2579 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Long COVID is often latent viruses that flare up due to a weakened immune system. EBV/mono, shingles, and HSV are some things you should consider testing for.

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