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    Interagency Hotshot Crews - US Forest Service

    • Hotshot crews originated on the Cleveland and AngelesNational Forests in Southern California in the late 1940s. They were called “Hotshot” crews because they worked on a wildfires’ hottest area… See more

    What Do Hotshot Crews do?

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    Becoming A Hotshot

    Becoming a Hotshot requires dedication, physical fitness, and commitment. Positions consist of full-time, permanent seasonal, and temporary employment. Hotshot crews typically inc… See more

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    The General Steps to Pursue A Career as A Hotshot Include

    Develop and maintain a high level of physical fitness. Hotshot crews work long hours doing strenuous work in challenging environments. Regular exercise, cardio training an… See more

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  2. Hotshot crews are considered the most highly trained, skilled and experienced wildland firefighters, along with smokejumpers. They are qualified to provide leadership for initial-attack and extended-attack on wildland fires. Hotshots are trained and equipped to work in remote areas for extended periods of time with minimal logistical support.

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    What does a hotshot crew do in a wildland fire?
    They are assigned to work the most challenging parts of the fire and are considered strategic and tactical wildland fire experts. Hotshot crews are considered the most highly trained, skilled and experienced wildland firefighters, along with smokejumpers.

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    What is a hotshot firefighter?
    Instead of fire engines and hoses, hotshot crews use hand tools and chain saws to carve out dirt tracks to choke the progress of a fire. “They are the premier firefighting force in the U.S.,” Evan Pierce, one of the authors of the University of Washington report, said of hotshots.

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    Who are the Hotshot fire crews?
    Hotshot fire crews work on the front lines of the biggest wildfires in the American West. We rode along with them. Max Whittaker has covered wildfires for over 20 years, and spent two seasons documenting the Tallac Hotshots and other crews.

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    Did the Tallac Hotshots fight a wildfire?
    Fewer acres have burned than at any time in the last quarter-century. Yet it was anything but “quiet” for the Tallac Hotshots, as they battled some of the most challenging blazes across the country. Hotshot fire crews work on the front lines of the biggest wildfires in the American West. We rode along with them.

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    Zigzag Hotshots Training Program - US Forest Service

    WEBLearn how to become a hotshot firefighter by following the physical fitness standards and training program of Zigzag Hotshots. Find out what tests and activities you need to prepare for and what skills you need to develop.

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    BLM Crews - National Interagency Fire Center

    WEBThe Bureau of Land Management has two interagency hotshot crews in Wyoming: Snake River Hotshots in Pocatello and Jackson Hotshots in Jackson. Learn more about their training, missions, and how to apply for …

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    Wildland Fire Careers - US Forest Service

    WEBLearn how to apply for a wildland firefighter job with the Forest Service or other federal agencies. Explore the benefits, challenges, and inspiring stories of working in wildland fire.

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    How to Become a Wildland Firefighter - NWCG

    WEB3 days ago · The crew members serve in all phases of wildland firefighting – building firelines, burning out, setting backfires and mopping up. Hotshot crew members are employed for a minimum of 130 days.

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    How The Elite U.S. Forest Service Hotshots Battle Wildfires

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    Two Years With Hotshots, Elite U.S. Firefighters - The …

    WEBNov 21, 2023 · Early this summer, while many Americans were gathering for Fourth of July barbecues, the Tallac Hotshots were in triple-digit heat in Arizona, fighting a wildfire for 14 straight days and...

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    Hotshot / Handcrew - Wildland Fire Jobs

    WEBLearn about the benefits, challenges, and requirements of working on a hotshot or handcrew, the backbone of America's fire suppression efforts. Find out the difference between a hotshot crew and a Type 2 crew, and …

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