The Heart of a Firefighter

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[jongrose]

For the people who are saying they are interested in this or any advice....read this.
Take everything serious no matter how mundane or redundant it seems, you wouldn't be told it so many times if someone hasn't lost there life because of it. Also know going in you are not going to put that fire out on your own, you can try all you want but you won't. I was lucky enough to listen to the chief of the forest service speak, and he compared our job to ants. One single ant is feeble, weak, vulnerable, yet prepared to do whatever it takes to get the job done, and protect the queen, with no credit, or recognition . yet when you put hundreds or thousands together they are a force to be reckoned with and predators, or any unlucky thing to cross it's path will be eliminated. let that sink in, and ask yourself are you ready to work for somthing higher than yourself, for little or no credit just the gratification of knowing the greater good was worth your self sacrifice, and believe me you will sacrifice, whether it's relationship problems, or even just not being a kid for summer during college break. if your answer is no...than that is ok, but ifyour answer is yes, than I hope to see you out there.

[lemuelblack]

I've fought fires in both the lower 48 as well as Alaska, and my time doing this job has given me some of the most memorable moments in my life. From being a Hotshot to engine crews fire is what makes my day, and all the cool, hard working individuals I've met along the way

[DuhBoss]

You can see a spark in their eyes when they say they love their careers
I too hope to get the opportunity to serve

[TheMarried]

I am proud to say I was a USFS Helitack Firefighter. And a brother in arms to all firefighters.

[Pedrolima_idfc]

'our job is better than your best vacation' man I love that...

[TheChap]

As a retired Fire Fighter (went out on injury @age 48) which sucked, , , , 25 years fighting fires in a busy city. We never had a dull moment. I sincerely salute these brave men and women fighting these forest fires. Stay safe Brothers and Sisters. Stay safe and may God watch over all of you to come home safe to your family after a days work.

[ellencaton]

One of the most enjoyable jobs. I ever had was being on a type 2 Hand crew. Camaraderie and loving the adventure of each fire was an awesome experience all its own. U.S. Forest Service Tahoe N.F. 94-97.

[bruceward]

Great tribute to our wildland firefighters, they've saved our home in the Rockies at least three times...

[TakeJoyAlways]

I'm a wildfire fighter in Baddeck Nova Scotia. I Love My Job! Thank you for the Breath taking video.

[michael-ign]

Did it for a summer many years ago. Nothing in this world like a large fire at night up close, with the bobcats and deer running side by side, wide-eyed and terrified, you pulling hose for all you're worth and trying to keep it from getting burned, choking from smoke inhalation and if the wind shifts suddenly you may have to literally run for your life. They never let me work on a structure fire as it's way more dangerous than a brushfire. Two tips: they told me that more firefighters die in accidents than from fires, so make sure your driver isn't a cowboy. People's sensitivity to poison oak varies a lot, so find out if you're the "sensitive type" and learn to recognize it. Pulaskis and McClouds at the ready!

[mapearce]

Salute to my southern fire-fighting brothers and sisters! I have always been impressed fighting along side firefighters from the USA, have been proud to assist stateside and am grateful I am off the line now upstairs as an Air Attack Officer! :-) Stay safe!

[JeremeGogue]

In 10 years from now, I WILL be a wildland firefighter!

[Spicynuggs]

I’m proud to be a wildland firefighter, stay safe brothers and sisters ❤

[TheScontz]

Amazing video!! All the respect for these brave women and men. Please stay safe!

[kimworkman]

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know all the different teams involved

[ptwinboom]

Of all the jobs I have done Wildland Fire is the thing I will never give up

[whiskeygap]

Great video and Tribe Called Red music is awesome. I can almost smell the smoke and the sweat of the firefighters.

[NaturalFocusDigital]

Very nicely done video USFS! I really enjoyed everything you did here. Complements the video crew who put it all together.

[kathyhupe]

Even after my husband retired from the Forest Service, when fires season gets close his adrenaline gets moving for that call to go out on fires again.  We love our firefighters.

[larygillmore]

To provide the greatest amount of good to the greatest amount of people in the long run.