Wildland firefighter

These men and women are unsung hero's! They go out and put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe! Out here in Montana, there have been a couple who have given their lives this year to keep us safe! Take a moment to thank a firefighter...They simply do not get enough credit! August 2017

Eldorado IHC - Repost from @eldoradoihc • Couldn’t have asked for more from this group of folks given the environment. Way to TID Eldo #eldorado #hotshots #parkfire

773 Me gusta, 4 comentarios - Kevin (@ak60pilot) en Instagram: "This thirsty Thursday brought to you by @lacofireairops 📸@signalscv looking to get wet this…"

Baker River IHC - Repost from @baker_river_ihc • Roll #4 is in the books, the crew was successful in helping catch the south Fork Fire small and wrapped up the tour back at the Pioneer Fire for more point protection. It’s time for some extended RNR. 😎

What to expect. Wildland firefighting is inherently dangerous work. However, the rewards outweigh the risk in my experience. Here’s answers to the most commonly asked questions I get as a mentor for you to get an idea of my day-to-day life as a wildland firefighter and what you’re getting yourself into.

Alaskan firefighters

Crew Life

One of the Crew Bosses (or possible a squad boss) surveying the wilderness to be crossed to get to the remote Man Fire of the July Complext, KNF (August 2014).

Get a rare peek into what it’s like at the fireline.

When we see a wildfire, our first response is to put it out. For decades, the Forest Service has done just that when it came to wildland fires. But science has changed the way we think about wildland fire and the way we manage it.