This will make a man out of you. I miss this stuff, I worked as a crewman on a USFS fire engine in 1980's in Klamath N.F. We also had some top notch lady firefighters as well. They were family.
When I smell wildfire and the hot ash after the fires, it sends a hundred memories up my spine. I remember all the sweat, pain, laughter, and the breathtaking views, and the feeling in my stomach when I looked up on them.
@@emmanuelawosusi2365 we don't lol. We all bring baby wipes so we can somewhat clean ourselves every other day or so while spiking out. But if we're in an established firecamp. There will be mobile shower trailers. Theyre nice but the lines are usually super long when there's hundreds if not thousands of people in a camp.
@@emmanuelawosusi2365 its not ideal but its not super harmful if dropped on the ground if it gets in waterways its a little different. Its red phoscheck
We do! Its just hard to get through the red tape of forest regulations and it depends on who's land it is etc. Our crew burned around 2000 acres surrounding a town to create defensible space this last season. This 2023 we will be doing more prescribed fire in oregon as well
@@CuttinChris more of the greedy politicians making laws on shit they know nothing about! Just like they do with firearms. Fucking over the American people all while getting rich from insider trading...
This will make a man out of you. I miss this stuff, I worked as a crewman on a USFS fire engine in 1980's in Klamath N.F. We also had some top notch lady firefighters as well. They were family.
Props to you for dealing with the Klamath that terrain suckkks lol! Some of the hardest workers I've met have been ladies in fire, they kick ass!
@@CuttinChris Thanks. We all gave ""Mountain Goats " a new meaning.
When I smell wildfire and the hot ash after the fires, it sends a hundred memories up my spine. I remember all the sweat, pain, laughter, and the breathtaking views, and the feeling in my stomach when I looked up on them.
You all are amazing. I send my humble thanks and gratitude for your service and sacrifice in defense of our wild places.
Our pleasure. We love doing it, unfortunately fire is happening more and more in the urban interface so we've been protecting communities as well
@@CuttinChris how do you keep clean?
@@emmanuelawosusi2365 we don't lol. We all bring baby wipes so we can somewhat clean ourselves every other day or so while spiking out. But if we're in an established firecamp. There will be mobile shower trailers. Theyre nice but the lines are usually super long when there's hundreds if not thousands of people in a camp.
@@CuttinChris thanks
Saw these fellas on the McKinney Fire this summer.
F'n studs.
Thanks for posting! Its interesting to see what your work entails. Very scenic too!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@CuttinChris nice
@@CuttinChris great choice of music
@@CuttinChris is the red stuff good for the environment
@@emmanuelawosusi2365 its not ideal but its not super harmful if dropped on the ground if it gets in waterways its a little different. Its red phoscheck
Training to be you! Can’t wait
Awesome clip. Bummer I couldn’t make it on squad this year. Stay safe this summer
There still might be a chance to get on!
Brings back memories. This past summer was my first season. And the bug bit me. Trying to get my FFT1 right now
Nice man! Always be willing to learn and as you do, teach others.
Great video. Stay safe out there.
Godspeed!
this is south korea. respect. respect.
1:46 very cool , high quality shot
A little different than in 69/70 with El Cariso Hotshots. 👍🏻
Great season overview!
Thanks! Did the best I could with what film a managed to get or grab from crew members.
We worked together at the 7k fire, good times.
That was a fun fire for sure!
Good times.
Sick video
Look up " AG600M Firefighting Aircraft Key Equipment " on YT.
New....
*꧁ 💯🥳 Thank you 👌 Good video.. 👍 Everything is great 👍 ꧂*
I'll join you some day
That’s me bruhhhh
Yessir
Whats the pay like?
Is this crew full time employment ?
April - sep base season. Frequently extend through November for seasonals
You did that man so dirty posting the tree taking his saw haha
Also what’s up with that stump at 4:33 haha
Boring back cut, left a post as the trigger to release the tree as it had a heavy head lean
I always wondered why they dont do thinning projects or do smaller burns to prevent huge wild fires like the natives used to?
We do! Its just hard to get through the red tape of forest regulations and it depends on who's land it is etc. Our crew burned around 2000 acres surrounding a town to create defensible space this last season. This 2023 we will be doing more prescribed fire in oregon as well
@@CuttinChris awe shit! Good to know and thanks for replying to me brother.👍💪🇺🇸
@@CuttinChris more of the greedy politicians making laws on shit they know nothing about! Just like they do with firearms. Fucking over the American people all while getting rich from insider trading...
That is the goal but AQMD and NIMBYs are the big barrier to that process.
Where do you apply for this crew?
Governmentjobs.com/careers/clackamasfire
Applications close jan 19th
Music ???
Moonshiners, goodnight texas. The firebreak line steve earle. crosscut saw, van wagner! Enjoy man
I’m so glad Hannah shared this video with me🫶🏼 Mad respect to you guys🙏🏻