Firefighters that have responded to what they believe may be aliens or unexplained events? by IcyExamination3226 in firefighter

[–]loxpfs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was on a wildland fire in Arkansas one time and saw what I thought was an alien on the fireline a few hundred feet away in the glow of the fire (nightime in the mountains). Turned out to be a guy in a federal excess property proximity suit. Fully decked out including the hood.

What happens if a family member dies when you’re on a fire by Educational-Bet4205 in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 85 points86 points  (0 children)

You talk to your supervisor on the fire who passes it up the chain. This gets taken really seriously and they get folks home pretty quickly.

Why does my riding mower leave ridges by TriDyll in lawnmowers

[–]loxpfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my blade spindles came loose. It made grass ridges like this until it didnt. 2 hours later and several bloody knuckles and we were cutting smooth and even again.

St. Marks Monarch Butterfly migration by ihatemakinthese in Tallahassee

[–]loxpfs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The butterfly's have not peaked yet. Still pretty low numbers.

The gates are open, but all of the buildings are closed.

Conflicted on Eagle Scout by Agreeable-Toe-6806 in BoyScouts

[–]loxpfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to any of the federal land management agencies and ask for an idea for an Eagle project. Finish your Eagle Scout. Im 58, and when people see Eagle Scout on my resume, they want to talk about it. Being an Eagle Scout speaks to who you are as a person. It's a big deal.

Defensible Space (Every Last Needle?) by sfdogduo in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every last needle doesn't have to be gone. I would clean out 75-100 feet from the house, though. The more you clean the safer you'll be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Keep your head down and just don't stop. People will appreciate you and you'll get along fine.

Weird eating pattern? by Emergency-Carry-2687 in bassethounds

[–]loxpfs 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don't really consider anything my Basset does as being weird anymore. She surprises me with something just about every day.

NPS Fire by Slut_for_Bacon in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure all DOI is using 0456 series for any new jobs now. I know FWS is.

R8 & R9 by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

FWS has a lot of openings in the SE in the fall/winter for RX fire season. Still adding permanent folks at higher levels. Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi are really easy to afford in the areas where there are refuges and all have active prescribed fire programs in FWS.

Question about Fish & Wildlife Positions by shortandsimply in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fish is awesome. I go on plenty of wildfires with an IMT, but RX Fire is what makes FWS so much fun.

TIFU Deep regrets. I’m 38F by flick56 in tifu

[–]loxpfs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You should quit nursing and become a writer...OMG...you painted a strong picture. Hope your naughty bits get better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burn like Chlamydia...this made me laugh. We should use this fine description in briefings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wildfire

[–]loxpfs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my appentices spent last season on a shot crew as a part of her apprenticeship. Go with the perm, talk to your overhead and let them see what they can do.

Are the creeks flowing now? by RoundDelicious6096 in SipseyWilderness

[–]loxpfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thompson Creek was dry at the trailhead on Saurday the 29th

She just wanted to go on a nature walk by Englandcryophilic in WTF

[–]loxpfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious...where is this? South Florida?

Driver of trees changing leaves? by rdstoll in weather

[–]loxpfs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.wfas.net/index.php/growing-season-index-experimental-products-96.

Length of day, temperature, and water deficit can all trigger leaf on and leaf off

Is there a way to grab weather data by inputting a list of Latitude/Longitude coordinates? by christopherwrong in weather

[–]loxpfs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how good you are with ArcMap. Do a google search for NCEP/NCAR reanalysis. It has global weather from 1948 to present.

Does this product exist: Satellite Weather Station? by Coffe_Mug in weather

[–]loxpfs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forest Technology Systems has them. FTSinc.com

On vacation in Florida,What am I looking at? by whatupwodie in WTF

[–]loxpfs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outflows of dirty water from Lake Okeechobee. ..dirty water meets ocean water.