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What is it about firefighting that made me love my work?
I recently saw a post
asking what being a wildland firefighter means to people. This to me is
what it's about. The camaraderie you have with your crew. The nights
spent out at a remote spike camp, sitting around a campfire after a long
shift talking like you haven't been around each other 24/7 the whole
summer. Jokingly complaining about how awful the line, food, coffee or
hike in or out was, but looking back and being satisfied with the
progress the crew has made. More and more I feel like firefighters are
being told they're glamorous, adrenaline fueled heroes doing an
extremely dangerous job, battling the forces of nature and more and more
inexperienced firefighters are believing it and thinking that's what
this job is about. It's sad and about as far from the truth as you can
get. It's all about teamwork, camaraderie, and a few clear, calm
decisions to solve evolving problems.
Kyle Miller
I couldn't have said this better. This is what I miss. This is what made my job special, and far more than just a job to me. This time in my life was the only time I felt that way. There is no doubt I am quite lucky to have had those experiences.
Kyle Miller
I couldn't have said this better. This is what I miss. This is what made my job special, and far more than just a job to me. This time in my life was the only time I felt that way. There is no doubt I am quite lucky to have had those experiences.
Diagram of how a fire crew works
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