Highly skilled firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much.
I left after 7 years because I couldn’t make a career out of it, such that I could justify being away from my wife so long, in a somewhat risky job, for bad wage and so so benefits
I left after 7 years because I couldn’t make a career out of it, such that I could justify being away from my wife so long, in a somewhat risky job, for bad wage and so so benefits