TACMEDIC
Adventurist
I thought it might be fun to post about my latest adventures as a Volunteer Forest Ranger. I started earlier this year, but I am bringing experiences/training that
I have accumulated over the years since being a Boy Scout (Eagle Scout) with me.
It is kind of exciting to be part the US Forest Service. There are many opportunities for a variety of capabilities. I chose to support Field Operations as a Patrol Ranger,
who is out in the wilderness checking hiking permits and educating visitors about wilderness rules and especially in regard to fires, and safety on the trail. There is also the opportunity to remove litter and unauthorized campfires.
I mostly enjoy checking on the preparedness of hikers for their itinerary as it relates to water, food, clothing, and the ability to navigate. There is also being able to assess situations regarding emergencies and being able to address them or request additional resources. This could include hiker that is injured, a danger to others or themselves, or lost.
As a Patrol Ranger, there are more opportunities to enjoy the wilderness vs. being there for a specific mission as a Search & Rescue Team member (less politics also.) It is still serious as a solo individual hiking being self-reliant and having the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
I will post a few more times here relating to what I bring with me and some of the gear that I depend upon. Boots on the ground is very different from tires in the dirt.
I hope to hear and learn from some of your stories and maybe I will see you on the trails.
I have accumulated over the years since being a Boy Scout (Eagle Scout) with me.
It is kind of exciting to be part the US Forest Service. There are many opportunities for a variety of capabilities. I chose to support Field Operations as a Patrol Ranger,
who is out in the wilderness checking hiking permits and educating visitors about wilderness rules and especially in regard to fires, and safety on the trail. There is also the opportunity to remove litter and unauthorized campfires.
I mostly enjoy checking on the preparedness of hikers for their itinerary as it relates to water, food, clothing, and the ability to navigate. There is also being able to assess situations regarding emergencies and being able to address them or request additional resources. This could include hiker that is injured, a danger to others or themselves, or lost.
As a Patrol Ranger, there are more opportunities to enjoy the wilderness vs. being there for a specific mission as a Search & Rescue Team member (less politics also.) It is still serious as a solo individual hiking being self-reliant and having the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
I will post a few more times here relating to what I bring with me and some of the gear that I depend upon. Boots on the ground is very different from tires in the dirt.
I hope to hear and learn from some of your stories and maybe I will see you on the trails.
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