Contact Information:
Stanislaus
Hotshots
19777 Greenley Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-532-3935
FAX: 209-532-2932
In 1974
the Stanislaus Hotshot Crew was established under the direction of
Charlie Gripp. The crew was based at Long Barn Elementary School
through 1978. The crew moved locations in 1979 under Superintendent,
Greg Overacker, to Bald Mountain Helitack Base and remained there until
1981. In 1982 the crew relocated to Long Barn Engine Station, until
1984. From 1985 to 1990 the crew worked out of the Mi-Wok District
Wherehouse. In 1991, the crew found a more suitable facility in Sonora,
where we presently reside.
The
crew averages 20-25 fires per season. Employment dates are usually from
May 1st through November 15th. Crew assignments
are primarily throughout the Western United States with extended tours
away from the duty station.
When
not fighting fire the crew focuses on training and development of
Firefighter 2, Firefighter 1, and Single Resource Supervisors. We also
spend time maintaining our skills cutting and maintaining fuel breaks
throughout the district. We are also involved in Fire Use fires on the
Forest.
Superintendents:
1974 - 1978: Charlie Gripp
1979 - 2006: Greg Overacker
2006: Felix Berbena
Currently vacant (5/2007)
Captains:
Steve Baran
Damon Carson-Hull
Physical Training:
We focus on power hiking, cardio vascular, core and upper body
strength.
Crew
Structure:
1 GS-09, Superintendent, PFT
2
GS-08, Captains, PFT
4 GS-06, Squad Leaders, 18 and 8
6 GS-05, Senior Firefighters, 13 and 13
7 GS-04/05, Temporary Firefighters
1 Detailer
1 Apprentice
Location Description:
The Stanislaus National Forest is located in Central California in the
Foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Elevations range from
2,000 feet to above 11,500 feet. Temperatures range from the 40’s in
the winter time to 100+ during the summer. There are several different
fuel types: lower elevations are grass and oak woodlands and transition
into chaparral, with higher elevations dominated by ponderosa pines and
mixed conifers.
Living
Arrangements:
There are
no barracks available. Rental costs range from $750 to $1200. Housing
varies from $180,000 and up.
