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They are gunna need you this year

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yeah it definitely seems like they will. I hope i travel to other states, i will definitely bring the camera and take pictures of all the fires i go to.

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yeah it definitely seems like they will. I hope i travel to other states, i will definitely bring the camera and take pictures of all the fires i go to.

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I have seen some pretty wicked pictures along with some amazing looking ones too from a buddy of mine whom use to work for CDF. Have fun man!

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congrats man. im actually tring to get hired as one too.

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Wildland firefighting boots are hella money! 420 dollars

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Wildland firefighting boots are hella money! 420 dollars

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they will last and provide protection. All this stuff is tax deductable. Boots can be resoled and last a long time. It is worth it to spend the money and a good boot.

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they will last and provide protection. All this stuff is tax deductable. Boots can be resoled and last a long time. It is worth it to spend the money and a good boot.

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Yeah i know and i think i might get the Wesco Firestormer boots but i wanna go try them on and stuff first.

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they will last and provide protection. All this stuff is tax deductable. Boots can be resoled and last a long time. It is worth it to spend the money and a good boot.

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Yeah i know and i think i might get the Wesco Firestormer boots but i wanna go try them on and stuff first.

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Honestly if you ask any career CDF'er or Forest Circus smoke eater what they would chose footwear wise 99.99% would choose a pair of White's. White's have the best overall protection and comfort as well a longevity. They should cost anywhere from $350 to $425 depending upon where you go. I know Solon Fire Control in Rancho used to be able to order them in but didn't stock them. Some of the uniform shops in Sac I.E. Sacramento Uniform on Arden Way stocked them at one point. Being on your feet pounding away on a fire can kill your feet and your whole body if the fit isn't right. Be sure to TAKE YOUR TIME when fitting them.

What National Forest are you going to be working out of? Who were your interviewer's if you remember any names?

Piece of advice Dana....I know you're strong and lift stupid amounts of weight but make absolutely certain your cardio surpasses your strength. One thing that CDF and USFS do more than ANY other agency in world is a method known as progressive hoselays. They suck. Most firefighters hate this method of deploying attack line at wildland fires, but in some instances it is THE ONLY way to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. It should be easy for you to practice since you live in GV. Go and find yourself a nice steep hill that's maybe a couple hundred feet in length and strap a backpack on your back with at least 60lbs of weight inside of it. Do this evolution at least 3 times per day before fire season and you'll be good to go.

Also if you're in better shape than your Captain just keep with his or her pace. DO NOT try to out work them.

I'm assuming that you were picked up as an engine crewman correct (Series 462)?

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Yeah i am looking at White's also and i will definitely test fit them first. I just need to find a place that sells all these boots.
I wasn't interviewed really, i hung out with the Captain of the engine for a couple of hours and after all the veterns got hired onto other stations they picked up me
I've already been working on my cardio and i definitely plan on putting 60+lbs in a backpack and hiking around.
I won't out work my captain, hes probably in better cardio shape than me right now.
Yeah i am a Grade 3 US Forest Service Firefighter off Engine 42.


EDIT: I am working out of the Tahoe National Forest

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so speaking of fire fighting im trying to get into it when i get out of the marines next year, whats the best route to take? I am taking emt certification and goign to take some fire science classes, what else should i do? also whats better city? or smoke jumping cause i cant decide thanks ahead!!

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so speaking of fire fighting im trying to get into it when i get out of the marines next year, whats the best route to take? I am taking emt certification and goign to take some fire science classes, what else should i do? also whats better city? or smoke jumping cause i cant decide thanks ahead!!

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