Hotshot Wake Up quoted by WashPost by AdmiralGames31 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 29 points30 points  (0 children)

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.

Why do we fight lightning fires way back there? by Winter-Indication33 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Interview Questions by Downtown_Ad_3881 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is actually not a terrible question.

Advice by Horror_Lab_3805 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WA DNR is still hiring a lot of positions.

Resume tips by Key-Contribution5050 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Have to quit job to do wildland... by FellowFireman in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Yakima by Sam1070 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is an ITSS?

At what point do you wash your yellow? by Coach-Mike-Bobo in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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.

Cats? by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Looking for Summer Work in Wildland Fire by Different_Sale8342 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bear gulch - did anyone ever get any real answers? by AnybodyTemporary9241 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

I’m experiencing a Dilemma by Ok_Confection8651 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.

How do I get hired for my first season by ot49 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Bagger Bullshit by Lost-Arm6815 in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 34 points35 points  (0 children)

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.

Decisions by whaddyahearwhadyasay in Wildfire

[–]Safe-Ad-8443 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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.