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Rekt_itRalph t1_j7up3ky wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in WA DNR pulls no punches by BenjiMalone

I'm actually one of those firefighters and I agree the pay is absolute garbage.

I am unaware of their salary and if it's what you are saying I didn't mean to hit a nerve. I was only going for a little humor.

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[deleted] t1_j7uqbfu wrote

Friendly fire!! My apologies. If you've ever taken a peek at the comments of any of their posts, it's full of people saying that the social media person should get paid more. Funny memes are great, don't get me wrong. I love the content. But it's time to get real about the fact that the DNR is having a hard time recruiting seasonal fire staff. They spend tons of money on equipment, but can't seem to fathom that nobody wants to work a dangerous job for shit pay. Take a look at the salary range for perm fire positions vs. any of their desk jobs. Hell, if you want to make better money working for the Department of Natural Resources, you're better off not having any experience in natural resources.

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Rekt_itRalph t1_j7utdyj wrote

Seasonal retention is very low and I agree it's due to the pay. Great job, one of the best I've ever had but I don't see myself doing it long term. There's a lot of money in firefighting but not as a firefighter unfortunately.

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Stabbymcappleton t1_j7ylb04 wrote

Their working conditions are complete shit as well. Imagine working 18 hour days in 105° heat only to come back to some shitty tent, get served a tray full of army slop, and then head back out to the fire line at like 3am. For all. Summer. Long.
Guess who gets all the budget money? Hillary Franz and her ass-kissers.

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