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City and State
San Diego, California
What is your first name
Mike
Are you a Firefighter..Work in Wildland fire...or a Supporter
Major supporter
Which Wildland fire Agency do you work for
This one now
Are you a Hotshot..Helitack...Hand crew...Equipment operator...Engines...Ground support
Major support crew...THIS ASSOCIATION
What Crew or support unit do you work for
UNITED STATES WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
What fire certifications or special training do you have
MANY
Tell us something about you
I OPERATE THE UNITED STATES WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Are you a paid member of this association
YES
What is your myspace URL
myspace.com/uswildlandfirefighters

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Black Mountain Lookout Set To Open In 2010

Lassen County Times

Ruth Ellis
Staff Writer
11/10/2009

The Black Mountain Lookout is set to become the first recreational rental on the Plumas National Forest and is set to open in 2010.
Located on the northeastern edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and approximately 10 miles east of Highway 395 near Milford, the lookout provides unobstructed views of the Honey Lake Valley and Last Chance Creek in the southwest. Lassen Peak can be seen in the far distance.
Beckwourth Ranger District arch… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 9:03pm —

MIKE USWFA

Mule Kills Mountain Lion

This is something I got in an email from a friend of mine in Montana..I thought I would share it with everyone....Mike


This may be a first...


A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs (you'll see the dogs in the background watching). Very, very bad decision...

The hunter got off the mule with his rifle and decided t… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

MIKE USWFA

Standard Firefighting Order And Watchout Situations 10's And 18's




Standard Firefighting Orders

1. Keep informed on fire weather conditions and forecasts.
2. Know what your fire is doing at all times.
3.Base all actions on current and expected behavior of the fire.
4. Identify escape routes and safety zones and make them known.
5. Post lookouts when there is possible danger.
6. Be Alert. Keep Calm. Think Clearly. Act Decisively.
7. Maintain p… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 5:02pm —

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At 8:33pm on November 11, 2009, Dennis Oricchio said…
Mike
It's my pleasure to be a member . This is a terrific website ,the organization and it's members are top notch.
Dennis
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At 1:59pm on November 11, 2009, Dennis Oricchio said…
Thanks for the welcome & info !!! I'll check the video. Nice talkin' to you
At 1:25pm on November 3, 2009, Daniel ALgara said…
Hey Mike!
At 12:21pm on November 03, 2009, Jason gave MIKE USWFA a gift
hey mike just stopped to say hi and see how things are going ok here i now live in florida and am not doing much right now have a great week jason
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At 11:01pm on October 30, 2009, Robert B Webb said…
Mike, thank you for your warm welcome. I just stumbled accross your web site looking for open firefighter employmen. I must say your site is well organized and i am very proud to be a member.
Thank you very much.
I am re-doing a saw class this weekend with the Kirtland Air-force base fire department. "Hey" if you hear of any seasonal or employment opportunities, i am looking Nation wide. Any way thanks for the welcome and have a great weekend, and you be careful as well. Bob W.
At 10:08am on October 23, 2009, Robert said…
Hey Mike, Thanks for the add! Look forward to hearing from you soon about the jon opportunities! Thanks and proud of the membership! Do you have shirts with them?
At 11:01pm on October 18, 2009, John said…
Hey Mike, I have Accepted a job in Mountain Rest, Sc on the Sumter National Forest and will be moving within the next few weeks so out of az back to the east where i want to be.
At 9:12pm on October 18, 2009, Robert said…
How do I join?
At 6:35pm on October 18, 2009, Yola Ankar said…
Thanks Mike, so am I :)
At 1:54am on October 17, 2009, Roger Morrow said…
hi Mike, this is a great site, thanks for telling me about it
 
 

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