re: Possible Career change to Mr Green Jeans

You better be in great shape.

I applied and made it through the first round of interviews, but was cut at the PT test. I met all of the requirements for pushups/situps/1.5mi run, but our class of 15 was 13 former military guys. Needless to say they were in tip top shape and ran circles around me and the other guy. I would say we were in average shape, but comparatively we couldn't keep up. We were both cut.

We were told we'd be running 70 miles a week by the end of the program.

After the PT test is another round of interviews including a lie detector test. Then I believe you begin the academy, which is 6 months. You get to go home on weekends.

I believe the beginning pay bracket was like $1800-$2300 a month. When you first start out you're going to be placed somewhere shitty and must live within 30 miles of that location. No relocation assistance. On call most of the time. You get a LDWF truck with no personal use. Sometimes required to stay at a camp for a few days.



eta: looks like daylower already nailed it.