mikefrasier.bsky.social
@mikefrasier.bsky.social
Recently retired Music Educator, conductor theatre director and collegiate sports announcer. Now a full time husband, father and “papa”. Interests include sports, politics, public service, travel and performing arts.
Didn’t 47 promise he would lower grocery prices quickly for American families?
January 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Bring back Greg Olson!
January 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
We have a lot on common. My son is a career firefighter. He was a BLM hotshot and has been in Helitack for USFS for the last 12 years.
January 14, 2025 at 5:06 AM
State and Federal firefighters also spend time clearing brush, doing prescribed burns, and other preventive actions when not actively fighting fires.
January 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
What part of “ they volunteer” don’t you understand?
January 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I don’t blame the New York Times, as much as I blame the people who are uneducated about this and are just looking for something to complain about.
January 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
And I provided context and actual information rather than opinion.
January 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Independent fire contractors can and do hire former felons, and the USFS can hire certain felons.

wildlandfire101.com/minimum-requ...
Wildland Firefighter Minimum Requirements — wildlandfire101
Minimum Requirements. At the very least, this is what you need to apply to become a wildland firefighter. The fine print on what you will need before you even think about applying and what you’ll see ...
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January 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
They also volunteer, have 2 days taken from their incarceration for each day they volunteer, learn skills that can translate to jobs after they are released and other benefits. They are not forced to do this work..
January 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We will see how this site works. 🤷‍♂️👍🕺🏻
January 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM