Mission Statement
“The Diamond Mountain Interagency Hotshots are a highly respected, conditioned, and professional national all-risk management resource. We strive to maintain the highest standards for training, work ethic, and fireline effectiveness. Through communication, motivation, and a commitment to the standards and traditions set by earlier hotshots, the crew will continually work to maintain a level of excellence in all situations.”
Crew Culture
“Diamond Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew is a well-structure and disciplined crew that places a high emphasis on physical fitness, places the needs of the crew over the individual person, and does not shy away from the hard right. Individual personal development will still be a priority throughout the season, but at the end of the day, our reputation and quality of work will remain of the utmost importance.”
Resources
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Crew Station
Diamond Mountain IHC is stationed out of the Hidden Valley Fire Facility at 1709 HWY 139, in Susanville, CA. The crew has its own station and compound, which includes offices for the crew overhead, bays for the vehicles, a training room, and a gym. We have limited crew housing available if needed.
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Training
DMIHC strives to always provide each employee with the training to move into their next position. Training is one of the highest priorities of the crew. We take an extensive look at the employees’ individual development plan and we will facilitate as many Suppression (S-courses) and leadership (L-courses) series classes we can in a season to help our employees achieve their next position. We believe in scenario-based training and hands on in the field training. We limit our time in a class and perform classes in the field when possible.
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Physical Fitness
DMIHC is a hiking crew. MO is our PT hill. 2000’ vertical in 1.75 miles. You should be able to complete this hike in under 60 minutes in full gear under any environmental condition present on the day of the hike.
While hiking is our foundation for PT – we do implement a cross-training schedule once success on the hill has been achieved. We believe that mobility and strength with a strong endurance base will help you be successful and safe on the fire line.
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Recruitment and Hiring
When applying, be sure to check Susanville, CA as the duty location in order to be considered for Diamond Mountain IHC.