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The Construction of a Wildland Firefighter

Welcome to the new Susan. From hippie world traveler to burly, smoke-breathing firefighter. Instead of hugging trees, now I’m wishing they’d catch on fire so I could save them and start getting some of that legendary overtime and hazard pay. It’s not a natural transition; it’s taken training and various other components. Start with $453 [...]

Sweet As Part III: Sawdust and Sunshine

Finally!  Let’s get a big YEE HAW from the middle of Dubois, Wyoming (DOO-boys – pronounce it in the French fashion at your own risk).  The town is small (900 souls) and high (6,900 feet above seal level), but it’s got a library with wireless internet access.  I’ve been here for two weeks, and I’ve [...]