Recent content by DouglasFir

Yeah, I have no plans to be a city/structual firefighter. I just want to get back into wildland firefighting(my true passion). I was doing good fighting fires out west and once the season was up, I came back to Michigan and have been regretting it ever since. :sad: should have just kept fighting...

The EMT-B would still be useful then, correct?

Well I am pretty sure I can get on a hand crew this season, but I was thinking of getting the EMT-P as it seems like good training to better be able care for an injured worker or victim. I know I wouldn't be an EMT on the fireline, but being able to patch up a wound from a chainsaw cut or...

Hi all, first off great site! I can tell I will be able to learn a lot from here. Well, I am in a bit of a rut here in Michigan and looking to get back into wildland firefighting, however to better helps those around me i'd like to get certified and some hands-on experience as an...