Are Hotshots and smokejumpers the same?

Hotshots and Smokejumpers are elite firefighters both battling wildfires before it spreads far enough to pose a threat. However, Mallia said there is a difference. “The biggest difference is just the way we’re delivered to the fire. So Smokejumpers are delivered aerial.

What are hotshots in fire?

Hotshot crews are the most highly trained, skilled and experienced type of handcrews. 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.

What are hotshots paid?

To make the most money, you’ll want to get on a “hotshot” crew. These are the people who get the most exciting (meaning dangerous) assignments. As “forest fire first responders,” they also work the most hours. Hotshot crew firefighters can make $40,000 in less than six months (with overtime and hazard pay).

What is a Type 2 wildland firefighter?

The “Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)” forms the backbone of our efforts to manage or suppress wildland fire. These entry-level positions frequently work long days in hot, smoky conditions to build fire lines across rugged terrain with hand tools and chainsaws.

Do hotshots parachute into fires?

In addition to performing the initial attack on wildfires, they may also provide leadership for extended attacks on wildland fires. Shortly after smokejumpers touch ground, they are supplied by parachute with food, water, and firefighting tools, making them self-sufficient for 48 hours.

Why did Anthony become a hotshot crew in 1985?

The 1985 fire season was busy, and several large fires burned in Southern California. During the Wheeler Ridge fire near Ojai the crew was able to turn the corner on a key piece of line enabling containment of the 180,000-acre fire. Anthony regards this fire as the seminal point when the crew became a hotshot crew.

What is a hotshot crew?

Hotshots are elite firefighters trained to fight wildland fires and respond to other emergencies nationwide. The purpose of this website is to collect, preserve and share the rich history and tradition of the California Interagency Hotshot Crews.

What is the KVHS hotshot crew?

The crew was founded in 1983 as the first BLM hotshot crew in CA. Here at KVHS, performance drives everything. The tradition is continuing to challenge and develop leaders/firefighters, the KULCHA, physical fitness, and continual training in fireline skills and leadership.