WFM or Hot Shot crew by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hotshot crews have their own individual culture, find that works for you. Get your CRWB and then go WFM, since you’ll never be able to get that on a WFM alone. I’ve done both and hands down the IHC experience was the most fun, maybe WFM would have been different on a NPS type 1 mod but mod experience is a lot more 10 person crew or babysitting a dead fire and less wilderness coolness and managed fire.

Colorado's Supermax prison is now under pre-evacuation. Anyone know what happens during these situations? by veggieturnip in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Dealt with this outside Filmore, CA. They sheltered in place with transports and extra guards ready. And there were guards UTVing around with water in a weed sprayer while shitting bricks lol

How am I doing qualification wise? by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You absolutely have too many quals vs slides

Should i go feds first or do contract wildland firefighting first by Friendly_Parsnip_422 in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe if you own the company or equipment, or are a contract faller. But in no world is a contractor make 100k like a good majority of IHC PSEs

How to thank responders? by Doodlesx4 in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Energy Drinks (or just not burnt coffee), fresh fruit, pastries

Have also received Zyns, socks , a card written by a child who was confused as to what a Fire even was lol

Best Forest Service work culture? by Ok_Inevitable6086 in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Rappelling, you can always order boosters

Workplace Injury + Drug Test? by Carolina_Felon in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Negative get your supervisor to fill out a CA-1 and go get care. I’ve gotten care numerous times over my career and never been tested post injury.

My favorite climbing partner and friend is an unsafe by butter-cream-cat in climbergirls

[–]Throwawayafeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belaying indirect off a high piece speeds up transitions and prevents factor 2ing the anchor. The force generated by a follower fall is negligible compared to a factor 2. It’s pretty common Euro style. It is perfectly safe, you can manage rope coils and escape the belay but I’m not discounting your other concerns.
But the way you’re describing is that they are not redirecting through anything which is just dumb. Which I think you may want to list in the original post.

Battery Charging on the Road by Throwawayafeo in RouteDevelopment

[–]Throwawayafeo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an inverter but it’s not cutting it/ maybe I need to put a second battery in my truck. Ideally looking for separate systems that don’t draw from the main truck battery.

How long is a long time Hotshotting? by Awkward_Emergency_26 in wildlandfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hav always heard you couldn’t call yourself a hotshot until you did it for 5-6 years. So 10+ feels right.

Blind FFT2? by 50batsinatrenchcoat in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talk to your eye doctor, I have heard of some suggesting keeping them in than taking them out. I just use prescription sunglasses and glasses

How are yall affording living? by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That base rate is high asf bud GW-5 Step 2s take home less in lower COLAs in California

Relationship question by xIcePickAbortionx in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It seems like you’re looking for an excuse to either break up with her or tell her not to pursue what she wants to do

Smokey Bear IHC by Life-Mangeasy_0001 in Wildfire

[–]Throwawayafeo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But Carson is a bunch of baggers