I am heading out West to help with the wildfires through my reserve unit out of Charleston SC. I am a structural firefighter who needs help with what I need to pack.
2006-07-31 06:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by kamoto_13 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
We just found out about 3 hours ago, that we are leaving Tuesday so they have not told us what to bring. I was hoping to get some good information from some guys that are out on the line. I can tell dickn2000 has nothing to ofter but demonstrating his IQ level of 2 which probably matches that of my door knob, If you don't know an answer don't get mad and try to make your self feel better "DICK". I have been fighting fires for 10 years in the Air Force, City department , and in Iraq. So thanks "Dick" you obviously know some much about fire that you are too good to give a straight answer. If you ever make to the Firefighter Combat Challenge let me know and I will make sure they pair us up. I will remember to wear my "I'm with stupid" shirt.
2006-07-31 09:31:02 · update #1
Sounds as though you'll probably be in some type of support and not actually fighting the fire. Forest Service requires you have a "Red Card" to actually go hands on. The process to obtain a red card is lengthly. It includes a physical, class room and hands on training, and a pack test. Since you obvously havent had this class, I doubt you'll actually fight the fire. So I wouldn't worry too much about what type of wildland gear to take. They may however use you to protect structures in the area of the fire.
P.S. the forest service uses different names for stuff. What you call a tanker they call a tender, and a tanker is an aircraft that drops water to them. good luck
2006-07-31 14:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Farmboy45696 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll supply you with most of what you need, but it will be hot & dry, so any extra canteens/waterbottles will help. Also really good, comfortable boots (not too heavily insulated), a bandana to keep wet around your neck, sunglasses, chap-stick & sunscreen, a compass. That should do it. They'll give you the Nomex gear probably. Handheld GPS would be useful if you can afford it.
2006-07-31 07:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 10:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by beaudin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound to me that you're too stupid to fight fires. What did the governing authority i.e., county state, etc. tell you to bring? If they failed to provide this information, they're dumber than you.
2006-07-31 07:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't give you this information?
Just pretend like you're going into the field. Pack like you would if you were infantry, minus all the things you need to support a weapon.
2006-07-31 06:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋