Forest Firefighters

[timbercutter007]

I am looking for any info. about fighting forest fires.
Stories, Red Card certi., Training, Websites, Anything.
Thanks.

 

[Bruce Selfridge]

Try: http://www.fire.ca.gov/

 

[JimL]

Where ya at in indiana?
I live there tooooooooo.

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

Whish I could help you but can't. My dad retired a District Chief here in Memphis. He held many jobs during his tenure. He was over the Paramedics when Elvis was transported to the Hospital. So , yes, Elvis is dead...........Sorry, ......whatever......I'm sorry to clog this thread. Anybody that goes into a fire w/the knowledge that he may not come out has my respect and gratitude. A Forest fire, surely is a different beast. Good Luck to You.

 

[timbercutter007]

Thank you to Bruce, JimL, and Wolf River. Keep the info flowin'.

 

[CMBetz]

Check out www.PBS.org, and go to the NOVA section. They had a show on back in April or May called "Fire Wars." There are a couple of pages on there about forest fire fighting.

Here is the exact link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/

 

[timbercutter007]

My thanks to CMBets, that was an interesting link.

 

[FSburt]

Hey timbercutter007 checkout wildlandfire.com. It is strictly a wildland fire site and has a wealth of info for perspective fire fighters for contractors.

 

[Jumper]

Try www.smokejumpers.com-there are a bunch of links there as well. Jumping is a method of delivery, once they get on the ground they are "legs" like the rest.

"Pain is the only sure sign you are still alive"-Old Airborne saying

 

[timbercutter007]

Thank you FSburt.
Thank you Jumper.
I enjoyed looking at both of those sites.

 

[csheil2000]

wild fire

tc007
spent almost 4 seasons fighting forest fires. IF you're seriously interested drop me a line. I spent most of my time on an IR hotshot crew. It is hard work you need to be young, strong, and foolish. Looking back it was probably the best time of my life.

 

[timbercutter007]

csheil2000,
I am 24 years old. I sent you a e-mail yesterday, I think. It had some questions I was hoping you might be able to help me with. I did sign up for the training in IN a few weeks ago. Let me know if you got the e-mail. Thanks.

 

[csheil2000]

tc007
got your email I am a little slow w/ computers (can't find the pull start!!). Will reply.

 

[Robert Doubrava]

Check out www.firehouse.com/forums Fur more info just scroll down and find the section you need, lots of great stuff to discuss