DIAMOND MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS | FIRE SEASON 2020 | 4k

[@thomaswolff3261]

Yup. Being a hotshot is every bit as difficult, rewarding, and amazing as you think it could be. If you get the chance, take it. It will be hard, you will work harder than you thought possible, but you will achieve things you never thought possible.

[@charlieg6615]

Just got hired for my first season on an engine crew! Hopefully after a couple years I can apply to do this looks like so much fun. Thank you for everything you guys do!

[@farmbear1231]

Looks fun? Lol k Looks bag dripping hot yo!

[@stephanielloyd4053]

Awesome music playing with helicopter footage gives me chills anytime!

[@damaribrackett1159]

Thank you to all the wildland firefighters AND wildland firefighter support staff for what you do your work dose not and will not go unnoticed!!!

[@benl.8100]

That vid was gangster af. Hope yall are enjoying the winter.

[@fankeek]

Well im 16 and this is my dream. I'd better get started sooner than later. Keep it up! You guys don't get the attention you deserve.

[@BestBetzFishing]

19 and same! They deserve so much more!

[@Tyrogrs1994]

Def a yong mans game, get in at 18, which can be easily done!

[@fankeek]

@@Tyrogrs1994 yeah I don't know how that process goes in Canada. I'll have to look it up. But thank you!

[@IdkbutGodknows]

That’s my Boy !!! We are so proud of you !!!

[@Wondergoose_]

Dang whoever is taking weather is a stud

[@4estmoreland]

😂

[@brandoncurd9262]

Idk he looks kinda like a bagger to me 😂

[@drewcorrigan524]

Nice work Forrest! Some epic shots in there.

[@4estmoreland]

Thanks Brotha! I'll miss you guys for sure this season! Make sure you have a fruit cup for me ;)

[@drewcorrigan524]

Haha I’ll save them all and ship them to Kuwait for you

[@grzegorz7002]

My favourite music and my favourite job

[@Ganglydude]

You're the guys all us contract crews wanna be lol badass cinematics

[@4estmoreland]

Haha appreciate it!!

[@ryanrepetto2554]

Just waiting to hear back to get on with a crew in Mendocino this season

[@johnbutcher4748]

Fantastic work, both on the fire line and from behind the camera. Loved it.

[@brandongobbi243]

I applied and sent my resume in hopefully I get on with y’all ✊🏼

[@4estmoreland]

Nice! Make sure you give the overhead a call to let them know you’re serious about coming on.

[@brandongobbi243]

@@4estmoreland thanks man will do

[@lukewalker1593]

Hope you ain't lying and your serious about this, I'm 19 and this is the best job I've ever had. Started when I was 18

[@brandongobbi243]

@@lukewalker1593 not lying got everything in but I don’t think I made the cut I’ll find out in a week crossing my fingers !

[@damaribrackett1159]

Hope u get it bro sending good vibes from Virginia

[@dac00kjoe11]

Badass video can't wait to be on a crew

[@kendaldavis1664]

Straight outta only the brave I love it guys!

[@4estmoreland]

Thank you for the support!

[@chasejere4486]

Damn your gonna make me go back… first year wearing blue has been slow

[@okkeboonstra4587]

Amazing to see, makes me mad that the pay is garbage, you guys deserve so much more!

[@akirkman1543]

I fought fire in northern California for 7 years in the late 90s and early 2000s, type 1 out Redding air attack, it's the the hardest job that you'll ever miss.

[@ryanforster8761]

are those trucks comfortable to ride in?

[@fishingthemidwest5296]

Can't wait to go in August!

[@wills1110]

Sick🔥

[@Etomidate]

What fires did you guys get mobilized on?

[@cjacob9875]

Great job!

[@eggshellentertainment5266]

Got a question I'm 15 and want to fight wildland fire. but what age do you have to be and what classes do you have to do in order to become one?

[@4estmoreland]

S-130; S-190; L-180; I-100 are the basic certs to have. 18 years old

[@darkslider802]

Thumbs up!

[@BDEntertainment423]

How hard is it to get hired on a crew besides the physical fitness and certification? Do crews have waiting lists or do you have to have a certain number of years with other firefighting expierence?

[@4estmoreland]

It varies depending on the year. Some years retention is great others it's rough and their will be a lot of new hires with little to no experience.

[@BDEntertainment423]

@@4estmoreland thanks for the info man!

[@texastoast5202]

I could sit on my ass in my living room and watch KZbin for 18 hours straight

[@ajsalzman4781]

What is the best way to get certified?

[@alexmorose7622]

What kind of camera did you use? Great stuff man.

[@4estmoreland]

Thanks! Canon EOSr

[@jakobrojas6534]

@@4estmoreland hey man! How does it work when you take your camera out there? Do you just stuff it in your pack? Or do you have a camera bag on the buggy or something?

[@4estmoreland]

@@jakobrojas6534 Howdy! So I would always carry a drybag with me and stuff it in my pack. It did add like 10lbs of camera gear and would be a pain at times but it was well worth it.

[@watupchief5889]

Fuckin badass video guys what camera did you use??? Very cinematic 👍🏽👊🏽

[@4estmoreland]

Thanks! Canon EOSr and Gopro

[@darkslider802]

What fps did you mainly shoot in?

[@adityautomo6223]

Granite mountain hotshot ?

[@wirththewait144]

Nice

[@pm7791]

Do you need any experience with Type 2 Handcrews in order to be considered by this crew, or can one apply with no experience?

[@4estmoreland]

Depends on the need to hire rookies. It varies year to year. Your chances are better to get hired when you have experience to back it up.

[@gus473]

Be alert. Stay calm. Think clearly. Act decisively. ᕦ(ಠ_ಠ)ᕤ

[@ZZ-om9mp]

I did this in the 80s the best job i ever had

[@rola3561]

Badass

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Dream job

[@19delta25]

I have been a Hotshot for 12 seasons I love my job

[@acblaze3116]

This is my dream job if anyone has any advice on how to get in it's greatly appreciated. I'm applying and following up everywhere I can even if I have to start on a handcrew or something similar. Edit: I just finished my S-190 and started my s-130 online. I'm also working out and running/ hiking daily.

[@4estmoreland]

The best advice I have is to follow up with anyone you’re trying to get on with which it looks like you’re already doing. Finish those basic certs and keep applying, opportunities will follow. Don’t give up on it if you get rejected a few times.

[@WagonBurner1868]

working out legs, shoulders, back, abs and quick but safe hiking with loads. road march, terrain march. steady runs up 5 miles. (my 1st crew boss wanted to break me in on crazy marches and runs. i never broke)

[@dustybottoms2780]

Get an EMT license and you’re in dude

[@infiniteaviation6352]

I assume by BLM you’re not referring to Black Lives Matter, what does it mean the way you’re using it?

[@4estmoreland]

The Bureau of Land Management

[@infiniteaviation6352]

@@4estmoreland Oh ok that’s what it is, thanks!!

[@patrickbateman2171]

Hey there! I just got hired to be on an on call crew and want to be able to take camera equipment like you out there but I’m unsure how that would work, any advice?

[@4estmoreland]

Bring something you are ready to use as a tool and you are okay with losing. Put it in a wet bag and get ruckin haha

[@jacobmoxley1634]

I was the crack head who stole your gear

[@4estmoreland]

I knew it! You can’t just have that creeper stash and not be a creep

[@joeman107941]

Stud status

[@4estmoreland]

Thanks brotha!!!