I'm not sure how their hiring works. Most of us are all setup as contractors, but some I know are on salary. Fire fighting if you haven't done it start at daylight or a tad before and then end at dusk or a shade later depending on your Region. Do not be surprised to have 5 hour legs in the AC50. I've done a 5:20 before with the power pulled back as it normally is. This normally consists of flying circles and trying to maintain altitude for all five hours. You will see interesting things, you will save lives, property, etc, but you will work hard for it and remember it is a government contract position 98% of the time. I have done a private mission or two, but not much. The other thing is you best be ok with not living in a Marriott while on the road. You're lucky to get the roach motel in some of the places. The nice thing is usually the air resources get to hog the rooms before the ground crews make it to the scene. However, I have slept in less than desirable places, the contract does say you can and will be placed in fire camps if the government sees the need. I've never had to do it personally, but I've visited them many times and I know guys who have had to do it. Other than that, it is a good time and most of the other crews that you'll work with are usually great people. Let me know if you have any more specific questions.
