After a months long application process, many calls, I just had a formal interview with two Hotshot Crews based in Alaska.

We talked about my previous work experience, my views on work and life, and fitness. They said to call back next week once they check my references.

Basically boyos, I don't meet their fitness standardsbut there are months before fire season and they emphasized that I'm still a good candidate and have a good base of fitness.

On day one of training, they want a 1.5 mile run in under 9 minutes

More than 80 pushups

More that 20 pulls ups

Longer than a 5 minute plank

All done with less than 5 minutes breaks between exercises