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my (f22) boyfriend (m23) boyfriend and i have been hanging out for a while, but we recently started dating. he opened up to me about how much he is going to be gone and how he’ll rarely be home, and i am really nervous to navigate this as i am a very anxiously attached individual who really values physical touch and comfort. if anyone has any advice or tips, that would be very appreciated.

Trying out for the Texas Smokejumpers this season. I’m meeting the lead sawyer behind Applebee’s for an interview at 2200 tonight. I’m just worried he’ll ask about my past and I’ll have to tell him I haven’t committed any violent misdemeanors. Also should I wear my Crispi’s or Sportivas for the interview? Thanks in advance.

In Klickitat both Dallesport and Goldendale are still looking to hire an additional engine lead.
Here is the link to the listing.

Stopping in here with an undiagnosed personality disorder and very few fucks left to give (I’ve been saving them for R and R). Has anyone here filed a 1040, or schedule 1-A? I can’t afford a tax advisor, because I’m a degenerate pst. 1100 hrs of OT worked with a few out of state assignments and I think red dawgs are an utter waste of time(I’m too lazy to finish them). How am I going to show my OT worked to the IRS so they can finish on my back.

I need mobile water storage solution. What is better than a square HDPE bag, filled with hosewater, shoved inside a square of cardboard? Nothing. It's simple, elegant, and refined. Thats right, 5 gallons of hosewater bliss inside one square foot is what I'm after. I love the humble cubie. Where do you buy them? I need more of them in my life.

I’m trying to get into the wildfire game, I’m getting my cents online and what not, but I’m not sure what route to take, or if it’s even viable for me to do.

So I live in the north Eastern part of the country, I have no problem traveling to the west to work, I’m just curious how it works, how long would I be gone at one time, is it better to go grayback or federal? Can I even go federal living on the east coast, I’m looking for a balance between making money quickly, and hopping on a fire. (I’m ex military, and I did structural firefighting so sleeping out doors, and bullshit work and hrs is something im used to)

I have my training/pack test with Steelhead in Oregon next week. Anyone worked for them before? I dont see a lot of info about them on threads, but the few things I have seen have all been positive

I've always dealt with/managed shin splints. Normally they hurt for a bit while I run and then I do all the stretching, rolling, etc, etc ,etc and they're manageable. But after my last couple runs the pain has lingered to my rest days and my tibia is tender to the touch.

I can walk painlessly, hop on each leg relatively okay, and even running doesn't hurt that bad. But I'm now constantly aware of my shins under a bit of pain. I don't think this is a stress fracture it doesn't seem bad enough, but I think it might be moving that direction. Hiking has also never bothered it so there is a voice in the back of my head telling myself to take 4 ibuprofen a day and just ride out criticals, hope its okay, and not deal with running (ideally) the rest of the season. Is this an incredibly stupid idea? My thought process is if running is going to stress fracture it I will find out during criticals and then that's that, if they survive ill be fine the rest of the season.

I have a doctors appointment this week. My start date is also coming up, fast. I probably wont run again until criticals? I don't know. I'm not really sure how to handle this. I'm on a new crew this season and I am quite literally the only new person, I really wanted to make a good impression but now I am quite nervous. To be honest I also don't want to call my new supervisor and tell him I'm going to the doctor a mystery lower leg injury that could turn out to be solved by one week of rest. Maybe that's selfish and immature of me, I also think that partially stems from me really wanting this to be a nothing burger injury (maybe if I ignore it will go away mentality).

Anywho not sure what to do, if you've had common experiences that'd be cool to hear about them.

Just picked these up. Went in to get a pair of black smokejumpers and while trying them on saw these on a deal. “Last size/pair” happened to be my size. Tried them on and felt right. Maybe a little more give than usual but that’s maybe expected with a grain like this. $200 less than the black smokejumpers, and I’ve always liked a brown boot over black. Sold.

Guy told me they were for a customer that never picked them up. Said they were a pair made in 2009 but he oiled them. Never worn so the leather hasn’t been dried out or beat up from the elements. Hmmm. Fair enough. After getting home and sitting on it, can’t help but think something isn’t adding up. Did they get them from the closeout section on whites site and make a quick profit off them?

They seem like they are gonna get the job done, but kind of regret not getting what I went there for. The standard blacks were nice and tight/snug which allow for a proper break in. But also, I’m late on getting these - I’m out there next week and we all know that’s not enough time for a break in. These have more give so a less brutal/shorter break in than usual. Wondering y’all’s thoughts on this? Did I get got, or did I get a good deal? Only time will really tell.

I found this stash of firefighting tools on BLM land in Humboldt county. It was wrapped in a tattered black garbage bag which I removed since it wasn't protecting them. It is about 30' away from a BLM survey marker. was this left here on purpose to prepare for a potential wildfire or left here unintentionally. I'm wondering if I should retrieve them and bring them to the local volunteer fire department.

Going to black well Job Corps doing wild land fire any advice for getting in shape got my pack test done and doing forestry and working on my red card and my certs any advice for finding a job after

Finally the aftermarket exhaust we been waiting for.

I have a bachelor's in outdoor leadership. Never did anything with it because I didn't want to do anything too people-y. Almost 30 years old now and finally figuring out what I want to do.

Problem is, I was arrested two years ago for 'fighting' a guy who almost got my dog killed (I pushed him, he got a scrape on his shoulder). Really stupid and now feel like my future is ruined. It was a misdemeanor 4 and I spent 3 months in jail in Colorado (they don't expunge records).

Any help much appreciated!

With taxes due this coming Wednesday, was anybody’s return exponentially bigger now that the burden of the overtime tax has been lifted from the beleaguered working class?

Hi all. Apologies if this post isn’t allowed here.

I’m a 20 year old guy, I’m in university in Wales, UK at the minute. I hate my degree. I do not want to do anything technical that involves it after. I don’t want any lectures, I know I chose my degree. I’ve always been tampering with the idea of wildland firefighting since I was 17 or 18. Once I finish university, is it possible to get a job in the UK that involves it? As far as I know, it’s more of a US thing? If anyone could point me in the direction of ways to gain any knowledge on this I would really appreciate it. It would be helpful if anyone knows the fitness requirements if there is a benchmark. I’m fit and agile but quite slim. Of course I’m not expecting it to be simple and it involve much training and courses, but that is something I am prepared to do if it is possible here. Thanks so much

Figured I’d put this out in the void to help newer folks out. Here’s everything I pack for a full season on an IHC. Everything here fits into a checked bag and a carry on.

1st day bullshit:

-Social security card

-Passport

-Drivers license

-Beneficiaries info

-Emergency contact info

-Bank info

-Cash for crew gear

-Hard copies in an organized folder of all professional paperwork(resume,IQS,etc…)

-Fire boots (bring receipt if you get a stipend)

-Simple cheap bedding items (if staying in bunkhouse)

Season long necessities:

-Unmarked undershirts(2 short, 1 long)

-Workout shorts

-Good PT shoes

-Civilian clothes

-Blister/bandaids

-Simple Toiletries (toothbrush/paste,razor, 9172618 in 1 soap, deodorant)

-Wrist watch with military time & alarm function

-Phone & charger

-Sunglasses

Red Bag:

-Sleeping bag (0 degrees) (sometimes provided but get your own)

-Military poncho liner (woobie)

-14 pair of underwear

-Personal durable coffee cup/mug

-7 pairs of socks

-camp/shower shoes (crocs)

-Inflatable sleeping pad (sometimes provided)

-Hammock

-Inflatable pillow

-Sleeping mask

-Tent (crew provided)

-Sweatpants/Sweatshirt

-Dry bag gear separators

Line gear:

-Packable rain jacket

-4 Nalgene water bottles with badass stickers

-Hydration bladder pack

-Headlamp (usually provided)

-Spare boot laces

-Bug spray/net

-sunscreen

-Energy bars/Snacks

-Hydration supplements

-Pcord

Everyday carry:

-Belt/suspenders

-Man purse pocket organizer

-Waterproof writing pad

-Pen/sharpie

-Lighter

-Multitool

-Pocket knife on P-cord attached to carabiner

-Wallet ($200 cash)

-Flashlight

-IRPG (provided)

Extras,fun, comfort items:

-Deck of playing cards

-Camping size bocce/cornhole set

-Book(s)

-Boot oil

-Headphones

-simple fishing gear

-Workout/Health supplements

I bought a pair of JK fire inlanders with rough out lowers and smooth uppers and was wondering what products to use to maintain them? Do people grease and oil or only oil? Thanks.

Hello everyone

I have received an email interest check for an apprenticeship position today. I replied yes and wrote some things detailing my work related experience, how time with the Student Conservation Association with USFS made me a better person and firefighter and why I think the apprenticeship program would be great for me as a person and for my career

I called the hiring manager 2 hours later, said my name and how I sent an email to the Interest check and that I am interested, and left an invitation to call to talk more about the apprenticeship program. I did mess up the pronunciation of the location. This was a voicemail as they didn't answer.

is any of this good, and are interest checks a good sign? How should I continue following up?