![]() My fire family took priority for 6-8 months out of the year. I had two families mine and my fire family. Along the way, we bought a house, had a kid, and moved a lot. My wife would have supported my career as a hotshot for as long as I continued to pursue it, and that is not common. I am married to an amazingly supportive partner. Life changed, I changed, and I wanted to move up the chain of command. It was unspeakably simple and the best time of my life (minus getting married and having a daughter). I snowboarded 100 plus days a year, worked out, and lived in a cabin with my dog. I received my permanent appointment at 29 on an R6 shot crew. I also liked my winters off to pursue 5-6 months of whatever I felt. I was in the woods, fit, saw beautiful places, and got to hang out with an amazing and diverse group of men and women.Īt 27, I decided that a career in fire and a hotshot was the direction I would take in life. ![]() Like many, fire, the people, and the lifestyle become addictive. ![]() A job with the United States Forest Service was a means to an end – it was one of the better sources of income for a kid trying to cover college tuition and living expenses. I followed a typical and traditional pathway into my career, meaning I had no intention of pursuing wildland fire as a career. I worked for the United States Forest Service for 18 seasons. Some of my closest mentors and value system were created from my time in wildland fire. It shaped my life for the good and the bad. Working for the United States Forest Service as a Forestry Technician is the most gratifying and life-shaping occupation I will ever have, particularly Hotshotting. MYSTERY RANCH shall not in any case be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages even if MYSTERY RANCH has been advised of the possibility of such damages. MYSTERY RANCH’s aggregate liability arising from or relating to this agreement or any products or services provided by MYSTERY RANCH hereunder, regardless of the form of action or claim, shall in no event exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). MYSTERY RANCH disclaims and excludes any and all implied warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. MYSTERY RANCH makes no warranty, representation or promise not expressly set forth in this agreement. The views and opinions of this campaign – The Backbone Series – do not reflect the views and opinions of the United States government the Department of the Interior The Department of Defense the Department of Agriculture the United States Forest Service Bureau of Land Management National Park Service Bureau of Indian Affairs any private, municipal, county, or state firefighting organization any law enforcement agency, medical provider, or contractor employed by any federal agency. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information. The owner(s) will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. The owner(s) will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. MYSTERY RANCH makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. All content provided on this website is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This site is not affiliated with any U.S. MYSTERY RANCH is under no obligation to use any Content provided by the contributors to the Backbone Series and may edit or modify the Content for spelling, grammar, and delete any reference to Agency, Forest, District, or specific module, in MYSTERY RANCH’s sole discretion. ![]() Winners will be selected anonymously throughout the duration of the campaign. Some individuals use fire as a means to assist with greater life goals and objectives.ġ0% of proceeds from these unique packs will fund the scholarship and winning contributors will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Countless men and women work for Federal Land Management Agencies as Forestry Technicians and seek to better themselves in the off-season to compete for permanent appointments. Fire Classes, medical training, and college education aren’t cheap. These $1000 scholarships will help the men and women that go above and beyond in the off-season. To fund the scholarship, we have taken three of our top-selling everyday carry packs – the URBAN ASSAULT 21, 2 DAY ASSAULT, and the 3-WAY BRIEFCASE – and built them in “wildfire black” with great intent to create a scholarship fund called “The Backbone Scholarship” to support and assist in the education of seasonal Forestry Technicians that want to further their careers in fire or outside of fire.
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