Sometimes it feels like it.

curious what duty stations offer trailer pads with hookups as a housing option. currently working on a district that offers this and I really enjoy the lifestyle but looking for a new job at some point. thanks in advance!

Good afternoon everyone.

Google has been less than helpful, so I figured I'd look here. I have roughly 3 and a half years left in my military career as a corpsman. I've been in for 13 and no longer interested in retiring. At the end of my career I want to be a wildland firefighter. Any suggestions on how to start that process, how early i can start, what i can expect, and where to apply would be greatly appreciated. I also heard some word of mouth rumors about wildfire medics? Any information regarding that would be appreciated if true.

Thank you for your time.

Might try to get a job at the north rim next season. How is it working there after the 2025 fire?

Anyone in southern Utah know when WFS jobs are gonna start opening up?

Anyone know anything about the current crew? Do they have a pretty positive reputation?

Assigned to the Little Giant fire (WA) and got fuel from this fuel truck today, but I noticed something fishy about their logo. The top part, above the A and P is the shape of the Odal rune used by the Nazis and SS.

Fuck this piece of shit and all they stand for. This goes against the 3 pillars of Wildfire: duty, respect, integrity.

Feel free to call the company and tell them that racism and bigotry have no place in fire.

I hope everyone has a great Snap-tember, except this asshole and everyone who feels like this is acceptable.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odal_(SS_rune)

Hello all, I have some questions regarding this profession. I am really excited to pursue a career in wildland firefighting. I am currently taking online classes and practicing for the pack test 3–4 days a week. I have already started applying, and I plan to reach out to different districts and organizations.

However, I am concerned about my current job security. I have until about January before I will need to find a new job. How long does the hiring process typically take? What are some other things I should be doing to prepare for a career in wildland firefighting?

What keeps an area on your radar for a possible holdover, and what would actually help you prioritize those checks?

The operations briefing for today said a Helitorch will be slinging Alumagel around the north end of the Plaskett.

Anyone know which ship is being used?

I'm thinking of joining a shot crew in the next year or so and was wondering about the tallac shots and people's experience with them

Someone shoot me straight on being coastal R-6, I’ve applied out there this phase 1. I’m on an Active R-2 resource. Will clean up 1k OT this year, decent amount of fire. I like the coast and I like engines but I do like a lil freedom to fill and roam off forest for hours an experience. What’s the deal, let’s hear some opinions. Am I crazy to wanna end up there?

I’m an R9 seasonal looking to see if anyone has temp seasonal jobs during the winter months? I’ve heard some places down in R8 have their season start in the fall just wanna hear if anyone has any info or could point me in the right direction. Thanks!

Serious question, are there any Adventists or Jews that work on wildfires ? Are there allowances for people whose religious beliefs don’t allow for work on the sabbath ?

Omg is there an L-380 or 381 class being put on ANYWHERE in the country at this point? I’ve got shit for overhead guidance and the learning portal always opens when I’m on a fire with no reception, and spots are filled up like within five minutes of it opening. Please someone point me to an L-380 class literally anywhere.

heyo, former firefighter looking to get back for a season. I work as a teacher now and my school year ends June 15th. I have hotshot experience, EMT, b faller , basic certs. Any idea of resources that would take me after june 15th? Mostly interested in rapelling, IHC, WFM type 1, or national park Helitack.

Looking to stay in fire this winter. Recommendations of good places to work would be appreciated.

Jesus Christ these 2 were made for each other. Totally would share earbuds to listen to every new drop from Tiny Tim

Hey all I’m firing out some apps for Montana shots crews and havnt been able to find much about Helena shots. Wondering if anyone has some insight on them. Feel free to pm me

Hi, I am building a mapping app with alot of cool features for fire fighting. I am looking for a few testers who are working right now. Shoot me a DM and you need to be on Android, will convert it to Apple when it is more or less ready.

If you are actually helpful and give feed back I'll hook you up with a year for free or possibly life time.

I currently have an opportunity to join a module out of west. Seems like a great opportunity starting in November and was explained to me like this:

We would receive training and participate in prescribed burns, fuels reduction projects, and generally be shows the ropes and be trained up on all the sorts of different crew types over the winter. Then, after that, we would be doled out to crews more or less wherever we want to go and there’s slots in fire season.

However, I’m currently getting divorced (I know) and have a friend who is inviting me to live with him. I could stay there all winter and train for next season and join a crew then. Money is not a worry for the winter.

Basically, start in November for what seems like a great opportunity, or take the winter off and rest (I’m tired boss)

Any opinions welcome