June 26, 2008

The Butte Complex Fires

It’s been an interesting day and a half. I am currently working for North Tree Fire International as a ‘GIS Cowboy’ (my boss has a great sense of humor) on the Butte Lightning Complex fires. My first day was Wed, starting at 5:45am and running until 10:00am. Special thanks to Chris and Laura for letting me stay with them for my five hours of sleep before my current 16 hour shift today. It was a hard first day getting a feel for the situation, and I still don’t have everything wrapped around my head, but that won’t come for a few more days of work – too many things to remember at once. We will see how long this goes on…

Posted by Allan under NorthTree Fire & GIS | Comments (2)

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  1. Thanks for the information. You are working hard; glad you did not have a long drive after work. Kudos to Chris and Laura for giving you a bed. You have to give yourself a chance – we know you will get this job under your belt in record time. The fires are here for awhile and the season is only just starting. Not good!

    Comment by Wendy — June 27, 2008 @ 10:11 pm

  2. Have just finished checking out the website on North Tree Fire International. This looks really demanding. Is there a probationary period on the job training. We are rooting for you. Love the pictures of Becky’s new car. Really nice!

    Comment by Wendy — June 27, 2008 @ 10:22 pm

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