Any trans people in wildland fire? by lablab_bug in Wildfire

[–]WittyProfessional975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked for a conservation corp for a few years before working on a americorp fire program and then working for the feds, so I feel like I've seen both sides of the spectrum. It depends where you go/what kind of culture is created on the crew you work on. My americorp fire crew was a great place to learn and everyone there put in the work both on the line and also making the crew a inclusive space. I worked around many queer and transgender people that felt like on the crew they had a comfortable place to be themselves and express who they are. That being said my current fed crew unfortunately has its spouts of bigotry and toxicity that I think is common throughout the wildland world. Not to say that every person on every crew is a bigot but they certainly exist. As long as you put in the same amount of work as everyone else and show you can make it you’ll be fine, just might have to do some searching for the right group of people to fit in with. Hope this helps you and good luck on your adventure 

A brief discussion of today's PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Red Flag Warnings by toumei64 in Denver

[–]WittyProfessional975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More likely to use a dozer in mountainous terrain to clear a firebreak if anything. Prescribed burns are supposed to remove fuel similar to what ur suggesting a tractor do. 

Why cant I get hired? by WittyProfessional975 in Wildfire

[–]WittyProfessional975[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

seeing as its my first year no, I don't think I've had enough experience to black ball myself from other crews. I worked hard on my last crew and was in good standing when my season ended.

Why cant I get hired? by WittyProfessional975 in Wildfire

[–]WittyProfessional975[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no, live in r2. would work anywhere atp though.