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Davis Fire Crew

JasonAller — 2008-09-13 10:26:35

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- The ["DFC"] Crew Organizer is ["Mike Wilbur"]. ["MattJurach"] is a former crew organizer.	+ The ["DFC"] Crew Organizer is ["Mike Wilbur"]. ["Users/MattJurach"] is a former crew organizer.
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- * ["MattFrantz" Matt Frantz] - 2 year veteran - * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 4 year veteran. - * ["JuliaNiazov" Julia Niazov] - * ["NickFranklin" Nick "Frankenstein" Franklin] - 2 year veteran. - * ["MattJurach" Matt Jurach] - * ["NickSchmalenberger" Nick Schmalenberger] - Newb	+ * ["Users/MattFrantz" Matt Frantz] - 2 year veteran + * ["Users/GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 4 year veteran. + * ["Users/JuliaNiazov" Julia Niazov] + * ["Users/NickFranklin" Nick "Frankenstein" Franklin] - 2 year veteran. + * ["Users/MattJurach" Matt Jurach] + * ["Users/NickSchmalenberger" Nick Schmalenberger] - Newb
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- I didn't really see any fire, except a small one on the Lassen National Forest, but I still had an awesome experience. I would totally recommend this job for anyone who is physically capable of doing it, and wants to get paid well for spending half of their summer outdoors and the other half in or near Davis waiting to get called. Different and awesome. --["JuliaNiazov"] - - [[Comments]]	+ I didn't really see any fire, except a small one on the Lassen National Forest, but I still had an awesome experience. I would totally recommend this job for anyone who is physically capable of doing it, and wants to get paid well for spending half of their summer outdoors and the other half in or near Davis waiting to get called. Different and awesome. --["Users/JuliaNiazov"]

Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2007-12-11 20:34:11

+ comments

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GeorgeLewis — 2007-12-11 20:33:10

+ info

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- '''Davis Fire Crew''', established in 1976, is a seasonal firefighting crew based in Davis which hires men and women 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service; this group is organized through ["Wilbur Wildland Fire Transport"]. Davis crews are "Type II" organized hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss on the first day of dispatch, and these individuals are experienced firefighters who are trained to serve as overhead coordinators. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.	+ '''Davis Fire Crew''', established in 1976, is a seasonal firefighting crew based in Davis which hires men and women 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service; ["Wilbur Wildland Fire Transport"] is often used for transport. Davis crews are "Type II" organized hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crew members who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 14-17 day tours to the Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of 19 people: one crew leader, three squad leaders, at least two certified chainsaw operators, and regular crew members. They are normally joined by a Forest Service crew boss on the first day of dispatch, and these individuals are mostly experienced firefighters who are trained to serve as overhead coordinators. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.
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- Davis Fire Crew is an Organized Crew (OC) which is a type-2 crew funded by a national forest, paying a crew organizer to recruit new firefighters and for their training. While on dispatch, crews are paid by whichever forest district they happen to be in. As of 2005, Davis Fire Crew is one of three OC's that operate out of Mendocino National Forest, the others being the Chico and Willits Fire Crews.	+ Davis Fire Crew is an Organized Crew (OC) which is a Type-2 on call crew funded by a national forest, paying a crew organizer to recruit new firefighters and for their training. While on dispatch, crews are paid by whichever forest district they happen to be in. As of 2005, Davis Fire Crew is one of three OC's that operate out of Mendocino National Forest, the others being the Chico and Willits Fire Crews.
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- Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or those who operate the chainsaws.)	+ Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-A pay scale to AD-B. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2007 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-A now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-B was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or those who operate the chainsaws.)
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- Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. Therefore, many times DFC is called in to "mop-up" a fire that has already been contained, taking measures to prevent the fire from flaring up again by extinguishing remaining hot-spots or areas where heat still remains. Oftentimes Davis crews will stage at an area, staying in an area as a preventive measure in case a fire starts. During this time, crews generally do project work, which is various chores and tasks that the local forest needs to have accomplished. In many cases this involves thinning fuels in heavily-grown areas as part of an overall strategy of reducing extreme fire risk to a forest. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires many times in the past, and it is very likely during a normal season that a crew will see some sort of fire activity within their 2-week dispatch.	+ Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew," "not-shots," or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. Therefore, many times DFC is called in to "mop-up" a fire that has already been contained, taking measures to prevent the fire from flaring up again by extinguishing remaining hot-spots or areas where heat still remains. Oftentimes Davis crews will stage at an area, staying in an area as a preventive measure in case a fire starts. During this time, crews generally do project work, which is various chores and tasks that the local forest needs to have accomplished. In many cases this involves thinning fuels in heavily-grown areas as part of an overall strategy of reducing extreme fire risk to a forest. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires many times in the past, and it is very likely during a normal season that a crew will see some sort of fire activity within their 2-week dispatch.
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- Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care (for work-related conditions) throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.	+ Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 - $4000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care (for work-related conditions) throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.
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- The ["DFC"] Crew Organizer is ["Mike Wilbur"].	+ The ["DFC"] Crew Organizer is ["Mike Wilbur"]. ["MattJurach"] is a former crew organizer.
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- * ["MattFrantz" Matt Frantz]	+ * ["MattFrantz" Matt Frantz] - 2 year veteran
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- * ["NickSchmalenberger" Nick Schmalenberger]	+ * ["NickSchmalenberger" Nick Schmalenberger] - Newb

Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2007-12-11 20:23:43

pay scale corrections and additions

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- * AD-1: $11.72 - First-time firefighter - * AD-2: $13.00 - Crewmember - * AD-3: $14.62 - Squad Leader, Sawyer A-faller, Swamper - * AD-?: $17.xx - Sawyer B-faller (need exact figure) - * AD-4: $xx.xx - Crew Leader (need figure)	+ * AD-A: $11.72 - First-time firefighter/training hours + * AD-B: $13.00 - Crew member + * AD-C: $14.62 - Squad Leader, Sawyer A-faller, Swamper + * AD-F: $17.24 - Crew Leader, Sawyer B-faller (extremely rare) +

Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2007-12-11 20:20:38

(quick edit)

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- * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 2 year veteran.	+ * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 4 year veteran.

Davis Fire Crew

NickSchmalenberger — 2007-08-02 19:00:49

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- * AD-3: $14.40 - Squad Leader, Sawyer A-faller, Swamper(?)	+ * AD-3: $14.62 - Squad Leader, Sawyer A-faller, Swamper

Davis Fire Crew

StevenDaubert — 2007-08-02 18:18:21

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- Forest service type-II crews are generally looked down upon by many, as many organized crews (OC's) are considered to be made up of inexperienced, undisciplined and untrained individuals. However, the crew policies of Davis Fire Crew seek to give the crew a better image. A dress code (consisting of a crew t-shirt and fire-resistant Nomex pants) is strictly enforced, as is a no-drinking or drug use policy. The use of profanity or other unprofessional behavior is discouraged in public areas, and the ever-present "public eye" is stressed whenever the crew is in an area with regualar citizens, such as stores or restaurants. In many ways, DFC crews resemble type-I crews in the way they handle themselves, maintaining a professional image while working harder than an OC is expected to perform. It is because of this professional behavior combined with a solid work ethic that DFC has earned the reputation of being a respectable crew	+ Forest service type-II crews are generally looked down upon by many, as many organized crews (OC's) are considered to be made up of inexperienced, undisciplined and untrained individuals. However, the crew policies of Davis Fire Crew seek to give the crew a better image. A dress code (consisting of a crew t-shirt and fire-resistant Nomex pants) is strictly enforced, as is a no-drinking or drug use policy. The use of profanity or other unprofessional behavior is discouraged in public areas, and the ever-present "public eye" is stressed whenever the crew is in an area with regular citizens, such as stores or restaurants. In many ways, DFC crews resemble type-I crews in the way they handle themselves, maintaining a professional image while working harder than an OC is expected to perform. It is because of this professional behavior combined with a solid work ethic that DFC has earned the reputation of being a respectable crew

Davis Fire Crew

NickSchmalenberger — 2007-08-02 18:05:05

add myself

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Davis Fire Crew

KevinChin — 2007-06-25 08:44:25

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- Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or thost who operate the chainsaws.)	+ Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or those who operate the chainsaws.)

Davis Fire Crew

AlphaDog — 2006-09-28 15:12:06

+link +clarif 4 uninitiated

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- The Davis Fire Crew, established in 1976, is an organization based in Davis which hires men and women who are 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service. Davis crews are "Type II" organized hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss on the first day of dispatch, and these individuals are experienced firefighters who are trained to serve as overhead coordinators. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.	+ '''Davis Fire Crew''', established in 1976, is a seasonal firefighting crew based in Davis which hires men and women 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service; this group is organized through ["Wilbur Wildland Fire Transport"]. Davis crews are "Type II" organized hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss on the first day of dispatch, and these individuals are experienced firefighters who are trained to serve as overhead coordinators. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.
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- Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or thost who operate the chainsaws.)	+ Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or thost who operate the chainsaws.)
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- Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with wildland firefighting hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe), shovel, McLeod (hoe/rake) and chainsaw. Primary duties of a hand crew are cutting containment line around a fire, locating and removing hot-spots so new fires won't start, monitoring unburned areas to make sure sparks don't jump the line and start new fires, removing fuels from areas to prevent them from igniting in the future and generally supporting an overall firefighting effort. Davis Fire Crew is almost never alone on a fire, and is usually working alongside engine crews, other hand crews, helicopters, water tenders and other personnel. Shifts can last up to 36 hours at a time, and during that time the crew will not necessarily be allowed any resting time. Amenities of civilization such as showers, cooked meals, beds, running water and electricity are not guaranteed over the course of a dispatch.	+ Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with wildland firefighting hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe), shovel, McLeod (hoe/rake) and chainsaw. Primary duties of a hand crew are cutting containment line around a fire, locating and removing hot-spots so new fires won't start, monitoring unburned areas to make sure sparks don't jump the line and start new fires, removing fuels from areas to prevent them from igniting in the future and generally supporting an overall firefighting effort. Davis Fire Crew is almost never alone on a fire, and is usually working alongside engine crews, other hand crews, helicopters, water tenders and other personnel. Shifts can last up to 36 hours at a time, and during that time the crew will not necessarily be allowed any resting time. Amenities of civilization such as showers, cooked meals, beds, running water and electricity are not guaranteed over the course of a dispatch.
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- Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. Therefore, many times DFC is called in to "mop-up" a fire that has already been contained, taking measures to prevent the fire from flaring up again by extinguishing remaining hot-spots or areas where heat still remains. Oftentimes Davis crews will stage at an area, staying in an area as a preventive measure in case a fire starts. During this time, crews generally do project work, which is various chores and tasks that the local forest needs to have accomplished. In many cases this involves thinning fuels in heavily-grown areas as part of an overall strategy of reducing extreme fire risk to a forest. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires many times in the past, and it is very likely during a normal season that a crew will see some sort of fire activity within their 2-week dispatch.	+ Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. Therefore, many times DFC is called in to "mop-up" a fire that has already been contained, taking measures to prevent the fire from flaring up again by extinguishing remaining hot-spots or areas where heat still remains. Oftentimes Davis crews will stage at an area, staying in an area as a preventive measure in case a fire starts. During this time, crews generally do project work, which is various chores and tasks that the local forest needs to have accomplished. In many cases this involves thinning fuels in heavily-grown areas as part of an overall strategy of reducing extreme fire risk to a forest. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires many times in the past, and it is very likely during a normal season that a crew will see some sort of fire activity within their 2-week dispatch.
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- Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care (for work-related conditions) throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.	+ Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care (for work-related conditions) throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.
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- * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 2 year veteran.	+ * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 2 year veteran.
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- ''2005-10-13 09:46:37'' [[nbsp]] My Fire Crew Dispatches made this the funnest summer vacation I had (and most well paid). It's really tough work when we work, but very relaxed (and a li'l boring) when we don't. We spend a lot of time in the buggies getting transported to where we need to be, getting our equipment, and returning it. We play cards a lot and listen to music (ipods, etc). Eating was one of the funnest parts of Fire Crew because everyone is served at this massive table and we get tons of attention when we go to restaurants for dinner. We also get to eat a whole lot of good food.	+ ''2005-10-13 09:46:37'' [[nbsp]] My Fire Crew Dispatches made this the funnest summer vacation I had (and most well paid). It's really tough work when we work, but very relaxed (and a li'l boring) when we don't. We spend a lot of time in the buggies getting transported to where we need to be, getting our equipment, and returning it. We play cards a lot and listen to music (ipods, etc). Eating was one of the funnest parts of Fire Crew because everyone is served at this massive table and we get tons of attention when we go to restaurants for dinner. We also get to eat a whole lot of good food.

Davis Fire Crew

HunterLower — 2006-04-03 03:16:29

some stuff I forgot in the first edit

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Davis Fire Crew

HunterLower — 2006-04-03 03:13:21

Formatting, some new info.

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- Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise with time, but as of 2005 AD-1 was over $9 an hour and AD-2 was $11.84 an hour.)	+ Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise somewhat each year, but the rates for 2006 have been negotiated up quite dramatically from the 2005 season. AD-1 now pays $11.72 per hour while AD-2 was bumped up to about $13.00. Even higher pay rates are attainable for those in leadership positions or thost who operate the chainsaws.)
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- Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with wildland firefighting hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe), shovel, Macleod (hoe/rake) and chainsaw. Primary duties of a hand crew are cutting containment line around a fire, locating and removing hot-spots so new fires won't start, monitoring unburned areas to make sure sparks don't jump the line and start new fires, removing fuels from areas to prevent them from igniting in the future and generally supporting an overall firefighting effort. Davis Fire Crew is almost never alone on a fire, and is usually working alongside engine crews, other hand crews, helicopters, water tenders and other personnel. Shifts can last up to 36 hours at a time, and during that time the crew will not necessarily be allowed any resting time. Amenities of civilization such as showers, cooked meals, beds, running water and electricity are not guaranteed over the course of a dispatch.	+ == Operation == + + Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with wildland firefighting hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe), shovel, McLeod (hoe/rake) and chainsaw. Primary duties of a hand crew are cutting containment line around a fire, locating and removing hot-spots so new fires won't start, monitoring unburned areas to make sure sparks don't jump the line and start new fires, removing fuels from areas to prevent them from igniting in the future and generally supporting an overall firefighting effort. Davis Fire Crew is almost never alone on a fire, and is usually working alongside engine crews, other hand crews, helicopters, water tenders and other personnel. Shifts can last up to 36 hours at a time, and during that time the crew will not necessarily be allowed any resting time. Amenities of civilization such as showers, cooked meals, beds, running water and electricity are not guaranteed over the course of a dispatch.
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- Forest service type-II crews are generally looked down upon by many, as many organized crews (OC's) are considered to be made up of inexperienced, undisciplined and untrained individuals. However, the crew policies of Davis Fire Crew seek to give the crew a better image. A dress code (consisting of a crew t-shirt and fire-resistant Nomex pants) is strictly enforced, as is a no-drinking or drug use policy. The use of profanity or other unprofessional behavior is discouraged in public areas, and the ever-present "public eye" is stressed whenever the crew is in an area with regualar citizens, such as stores or restaurants. In many ways, DFC crews resemble type-I crews in the way they handle themselves, maintaining a professional image while working harder than an OC is expected to perform.	+ Forest service type-II crews are generally looked down upon by many, as many organized crews (OC's) are considered to be made up of inexperienced, undisciplined and untrained individuals. However, the crew policies of Davis Fire Crew seek to give the crew a better image. A dress code (consisting of a crew t-shirt and fire-resistant Nomex pants) is strictly enforced, as is a no-drinking or drug use policy. The use of profanity or other unprofessional behavior is discouraged in public areas, and the ever-present "public eye" is stressed whenever the crew is in an area with regualar citizens, such as stores or restaurants. In many ways, DFC crews resemble type-I crews in the way they handle themselves, maintaining a professional image while working harder than an OC is expected to perform. It is because of this professional behavior combined with a solid work ethic that DFC has earned the reputation of being a respectable crew
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- Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.	+ Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care (for work-related conditions) throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.
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	+ + '''2006 AD Pay Scale''' + * AD-1: $11.72 - First-time firefighter + * AD-2: $13.00 - Crewmember + * AD-3: $14.40 - Squad Leader, Sawyer A-faller, Swamper(?) + * AD-?: $17.xx - Sawyer B-faller (need exact figure) + * AD-4: $xx.xx - Crew Leader (need figure)

Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2006-01-22 20:01:08

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Davis Fire Crew

NickFranklin — 2005-10-28 02:40:10

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- Davis Fire Crew is an Organized Crew (OC) which is a type-2 funded by a national forest, paying a crew organizer to recruit new firefighters and for their training. While on dispatch, crews are paid by whichever forest district they happen to be in. As of 2005, Davis Fire Crew is one of three OC's that operate out of Mendocino National Forest, the others being the Chico and Willits Fire Crews.	+ Davis Fire Crew is an Organized Crew (OC) which is a type-2 crew funded by a national forest, paying a crew organizer to recruit new firefighters and for their training. While on dispatch, crews are paid by whichever forest district they happen to be in. As of 2005, Davis Fire Crew is one of three OC's that operate out of Mendocino National Forest, the others being the Chico and Willits Fire Crews.

Davis Fire Crew

NickFranklin — 2005-10-28 02:39:48

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- The Davis Fire Crew, established in 1976, is an organization based in Davis which hires men and women who are 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service. Davis crews are "Type II" hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.	+ The Davis Fire Crew, established in 1976, is an organization based in Davis which hires men and women who are 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service. Davis crews are "Type II" organized hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss on the first day of dispatch, and these individuals are experienced firefighters who are trained to serve as overhead coordinators. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.
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- Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise with time, but as of 2005 AD-1 was over $9 an hour and AD-2 was $11.84 an hour.)	+ Davis Fire Crew is an Organized Crew (OC) which is a type-2 funded by a national forest, paying a crew organizer to recruit new firefighters and for their training. While on dispatch, crews are paid by whichever forest district they happen to be in. As of 2005, Davis Fire Crew is one of three OC's that operate out of Mendocino National Forest, the others being the Chico and Willits Fire Crews. + + Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, which generally occurs on their first fire, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise with time, but as of 2005 AD-1 was over $9 an hour and AD-2 was $11.84 an hour.) + + Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with wildland firefighting hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe), shovel, Macleod (hoe/rake) and chainsaw. Primary duties of a hand crew are cutting containment line around a fire, locating and removing hot-spots so new fires won't start, monitoring unburned areas to make sure sparks don't jump the line and start new fires, removing fuels from areas to prevent them from igniting in the future and generally supporting an overall firefighting effort. Davis Fire Crew is almost never alone on a fire, and is usually working alongside engine crews, other hand crews, helicopters, water tenders and other personnel. Shifts can last up to 36 hours at a time, and during that time the crew will not necessarily be allowed any resting time. Amenities of civilization such as showers, cooked meals, beds, running water and electricity are not guaranteed over the course of a dispatch.
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- Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires in the past. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job (Pay rate starts at AD-1 and can go as high as AD-4 for crew leaders). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.	+ Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. Therefore, many times DFC is called in to "mop-up" a fire that has already been contained, taking measures to prevent the fire from flaring up again by extinguishing remaining hot-spots or areas where heat still remains. Oftentimes Davis crews will stage at an area, staying in an area as a preventive measure in case a fire starts. During this time, crews generally do project work, which is various chores and tasks that the local forest needs to have accomplished. In many cases this involves thinning fuels in heavily-grown areas as part of an overall strategy of reducing extreme fire risk to a forest. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires many times in the past, and it is very likely during a normal season that a crew will see some sort of fire activity within their 2-week dispatch. + + Forest service type-II crews are generally looked down upon by many, as many organized crews (OC's) are considered to be made up of inexperienced, undisciplined and untrained individuals. However, the crew policies of Davis Fire Crew seek to give the crew a better image. A dress code (consisting of a crew t-shirt and fire-resistant Nomex pants) is strictly enforced, as is a no-drinking or drug use policy. The use of profanity or other unprofessional behavior is discouraged in public areas, and the ever-present "public eye" is stressed whenever the crew is in an area with regualar citizens, such as stores or restaurants. In many ways, DFC crews resemble type-I crews in the way they handle themselves, maintaining a professional image while working harder than an OC is expected to perform. + + Pay from wildland firefighting is considered quite good for a summer job (Individuals make roughly $2000 over a 2-week period, before taxes). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.

Davis Fire Crew

NickFranklin — 2005-10-27 01:52:59

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- The Davis Fire Crew are "Type II Hand Crews" dispatched by the Mendocino National Forest to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Nineteen-person crews consist of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although all are welcome to apply.	+ The Davis Fire Crew, established in 1976, is an organization based in Davis which hires men and women who are 18+ years of age to become wildland firefighters for the US Forest Service. Davis crews are "Type II" hand crews based in Mendocino National Forest and can be dispatched to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Out of 100+ Davis crewmembers who are hired every summer, crews of around 20 people are dispatched on 2-week tours to Mendocino National Forest, and from there can be sent anywhere in the country, although the great majority of action is seen around Northern California. Each crew consists of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although non-students are welcome to apply.
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- Sometimes thought of as a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crew are generally used for finishing up work. However many crews do get to participate in direct attacks on fires. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job. Crew members also receive a generous food stipend.	+ Each summer, DFC gives informational meetings, usually on the UC Davis campus, where prospective hires can sign up for physical testing. Those who pass this stage then begin the training process, given by employees of Mendocino National Forest, on fire suppression techniques, fire safety and behavior, proper tool usage, prevention of sexual harrassment and various other skills. Those who pass this stage are qualified as wildland firefighters and can begin work immediately. With experience and the consent of the crew boss, first-year firefighters can be given a raise from the AD-1 pay scale to AD-2. (AD rates rise with time, but as of 2005 AD-1 was over $9 an hour and AD-2 was $11.84 an hour.) + + Those who return to DFC after a summer of experience can qualify for higher-paying work such as squad leader ("squaddie"), sawyer and crew leader. Some first-year crew members who show adequate skill have become squad leaders and sawyers in the past. Crew leaders have responsibility over the safety and smooth functioning of the entire crew. Through a chain of command, their orders go through the three squad leaders, each of whom have responsibility of 5 to 7 firefighters. Sawyers are chainsaw operators who work on a 2-man saw-team, each consisting of one sawyer and one swamper. Swampers in the past have generally been first years who showed good work ethic, although in recent crews the sawyer and swamper have both been saw-certified and switch duties at intervals. + + Sometimes derogatively thought of as a "college crew" or a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crews, like all type-II hand crews, occupy the lowest rung of the wildland firefighting ladder, below Type-II IA (Initial-attack) crews and Type-I "Hotshot" crews. However, DFC crews have consistently participated in direct attacks on fires in the past. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job (Pay rate starts at AD-1 and can go as high as AD-4 for crew leaders). Crew members also receive free meals and medical care throughout the duration of the dispatch, as well as transportation and occassional hotel stays.
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JuliaNiazov — 2005-10-14 09:01:53

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	+ + ------ + ''2005-10-13 09:46:37'' [[nbsp]] My Fire Crew Dispatches made this the funnest summer vacation I had (and most well paid). It's really tough work when we work, but very relaxed (and a li'l boring) when we don't. We spend a lot of time in the buggies getting transported to where we need to be, getting our equipment, and returning it. We play cards a lot and listen to music (ipods, etc). Eating was one of the funnest parts of Fire Crew because everyone is served at this massive table and we get tons of attention when we go to restaurants for dinner. We also get to eat a whole lot of good food. + + I didn't really see any fire, except a small one on the Lassen National Forest, but I still had an awesome experience. I would totally recommend this job for anyone who is physically capable of doing it, and wants to get paid well for spending half of their summer outdoors and the other half in or near Davis waiting to get called. Different and awesome. --["JuliaNiazov"]

Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2005-08-03 12:34:36

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Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2005-08-03 12:34:20

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Davis Fire Crew

GeorgeLewis — 2005-06-12 17:52:40

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GeorgeLewis — 2005-06-12 17:50:32

dfcs on the wiki

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	+ + '''Wildland Firefighters on the Wiki:''' + + * ["GeorgeLewis" George Edison Lewis] - 2 year veteran.

Davis Fire Crew

NiareeHopelian — 2005-06-12 17:16:24

Revert to version dated 2005-06-12 17:13:53.

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Davis Fire Crew

NiareeHopelian — 2005-06-12 17:14:36

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NiareeHopelian — 2005-06-12 17:13:53

>grammar and spelling<

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- The are "Type II Hand Crews" dispatched by the Mendocino National Forest to wildfires across the western United States. For the last 25 years they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana or New Mexico. Nineteen-person crews consist of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators and 11 crew members and is joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly from ["UC Davis"] students although all are welcome to apply. They area a major employer of students.	+ The Davis Fire Crew are "Type II Hand Crews" dispatched by the Mendocino National Forest to wildfires across the Western United States. For the last 25 years, they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana and New Mexico. Nineteen-person crews consist of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators, and 11 crew members. They are joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly ["UC Davis"] students, although all are welcome to apply.
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- Generally considered a "mop-up" crew, they are generally used for finishing up work. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job. You also get a money food stippened which is quite generous.	+ Generally considered a "mop-up" crew, Davis Fire Crew are generally used for finishing up work. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job. Crew members also receive a generous food stipend.

Davis Fire Crew

JasonAller — 2005-06-12 17:07:02

linking to DFC for disambugation

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JackHaskel — 2005-06-12 16:28:49

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- [http://www.davisfirecrew.org Davis Fire Crew]	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Mailing address'''\|\| + \|\|PO Box 171, Davis CA 95617\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530) 758-4450\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Email'''\|\| + \|\|info@davisfirecrew.org \|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.davisfirecrew.org Davis Fire Crew]\|\|
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- ''We are Type II Hand Crews dispatched by the Mendocino National Forest to wildfires across the western United States. For the last 25 years we have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana or New Mexico. Each of our nineteen-person crews consist of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators and 11 crew members. The crew is joined by a Forest Service crew boss.''	+ The are "Type II Hand Crews" dispatched by the Mendocino National Forest to wildfires across the western United States. For the last 25 years they have fought forest fires as close as Lake Tahoe and as far as Montana or New Mexico. Nineteen-person crews consist of a crew leader, three squad leaders, four certified chainsaw operators and 11 crew members and is joined by a Forest Service crew boss. Davis Fire Crew recruits mainly from ["UC Davis"] students although all are welcome to apply. They area a major employer of students. + + Generally considered a "mop-up" crew, they are generally used for finishing up work. Pay is considered quite good for a summer job. You also get a money food stippened which is quite generous.

Davis Fire Crew

JasonAller — 2005-05-24 20:29:39

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Davis Fire Crew

PhilipNeustrom — 2005-05-07 18:31:53

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GeorgeLewis — 2005-05-02 06:44:12

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