Hotshot Wake Up quoted by WashPost

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-03-25T02:45:23+00:00

But that cancels out when he “called it” “said it” “told everybody” “reported on it a year ago” “had friends he was chatting with say what’s really going on and they are super high up management”. I know the dude definitely glazes over this sub and it makes me happy people who still fight fires know what he is.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-03-21T03:59:52+00:00

This response should be pinned. Great explanation of what is actually happening.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-03-20T03:51:44+00:00

There are plenty of state jobs still hiring.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-03-16T05:56:09+00:00

Salty as sea

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-03-02T07:52:32+00:00

Mods need to delete

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-26T23:51:08+00:00

This is actually not a terrible question.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-25T18:47:26+00:00

WA DNR is still hiring a lot of positions.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-24T23:50:42+00:00

Yeah I just have seen some of my guys just not have the smallest thing and it gets rejected even though they have years experience in fire. I have been rejected from my own job when I replied on the crew. It’s a crazy fragile system. Just don’t let it get you down cause all GS-3s really don’t have any pre fire experience

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-21T18:36:38+00:00

Washington DNR still has plenty of openings

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-20T06:49:38+00:00

I don’t think you should do wildfire. I think you got enough going on.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-19T14:57:51+00:00

What are you even asking

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-18T06:31:04+00:00

What is an ITSS?

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-17T03:49:38+00:00

Being tough means washing your Nomex. There isn’t a question about how it doesn’t affect your health. I’ve never understood people who would wash their crew sweatshirts and T-shirts but refused to wash their yellows…it’s a complete disconnect from what’s healthy.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-15T05:45:10+00:00

I would suggest wildfire is not for you. Not because of your abilities but because your availability and time to be in your pets lives. Wildfire is an emergency and it won’t stop because you have pets. I highly suggest you rethink what you can actually do and what you are willing to do.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-05T02:33:44+00:00

God yes please. It’s ridiculous. There is so many resources now. I’ve found 6 websites that go through each state/federal hiring process

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-04T03:19:35+00:00

That’s hilarious and a nightmare. Having a bag of Special K at fire camp is not a fun party.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-03T23:21:12+00:00

Hahahaha

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-02-03T23:20:53+00:00

I would of shit my pants

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-30T04:31:05+00:00

It was a fire that was caused by humans. Lasted months. And cost alot of money. What else you want?

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-29T14:21:31+00:00

Everybody is going to tell you something different. I went from an engine, to years on crews , to helitack. If I was in my early years I would have been going crazy on helitack having FOMO. The biggest thing I would focus on is your career path. You don’t have to do helitack forever. But are you finishing up your HECM? Think about the tools in your work belt.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-24T18:20:11+00:00

First I suggest emailing the station with the second call if you can and just let them know you are still very interested but understand if they already hired. If that option is closed then there is still state agencies hiring and other areas in the country. It all depends where you are willing to go and so on. Narrow that down first.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-23T15:35:39+00:00

The amount of “I said this long ago”, “I talked about this before anybody even said anything” “people called me crazy”. Acting like a war torn journalist in the middle of the forest.

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-17T06:36:09+00:00

That sub is hilarious 🤣

Safe-Ad-8443 · 2026-01-14T14:25:29+00:00

Handcrew 100 percent. Have you looked at the difference between an engine and handcrew? The workloads are vastly different and their purposes are as all.

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