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Working for Dust Busters as a Wildland Firefighter II has been an incredible experience, especially due to the company’s unwavering commitment to safety. From day one, it’s clear that safety is not just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do.

The training provided is thorough and detailed, ensuring that every firefighter is equipped to handle the unpredictable nature of wildland firefighting. Supervisors consistently emphasize risk assessment and mitigation during every task, from pre-deployment briefings to on-the-line operations. Personal protective equipment is maintained to the highest standards, and regular safety checks are a part of the routine.

Communication is another area where Dust Busters excels. Every crew member is encouraged to speak up about concerns, and the leadership fosters a culture where safety overrides urgency. This culture creates trust among team members and confidence in the decisions made during high-pressure situations.

In addition, the company prioritizes mental and physical health, recognizing that a safe firefighter is one who is well-prepared and cared for both on and off the line. Regular breaks, hydration, and team check-ins are standard practice.

Dust Busters isn’t just a company that talks about safety—they actively live it every day. If you’re looking for a firefighting organization where your well-being is genuinely valued, this is the place to be.

I have worked for DB for a couple seasons now one each as an F2 and F1. If you’re looking for a summer job then this is a fantastic company to work for IF you’re not blowing all your to be available expecting back to back fire calls. DB does well with getting contracts (fire calls) as far as hand crews go, so when there's work DB will be out but that always depends on the fire season. Management is generally good but expect tough days for everyone on the fireline. The office side is great at accommodating employees' needs and answering questions in particular. The workplace culture and policies revolve around safety and professionalism and it does get difficult to stick with it as you get more confident and more worn down later into a fire season but I've seen it keep us safe and employed on fire many times. The best part of the job for me has been the leadership opportunities and experience, I don’t think you’ll find many places that can provide similar besides the military or law enforcement.


I started working for this company when I was 18. The thing that most appealed to me about them was the level of professional discipline that they operated with, and it was clear that it all centered around their prioritization of safety. They also put a lot of focus into training & developing their employees which means there is great potential for advancement. It is for all these reasons that I've stayed with them for the entirety of my 14 year career in wildland fire. 

Dust Busters has always strived to set a high standard in the contracting field, and working for them has always been a source of pride & fulfillment for me. The work itself, though often quite physically & mentally demanding, is also some of the most rewarding, and the fact that it's seasonal is well-suited to anyone that enjoys having a good chunk of time in the off season to travel--as is the case for me. I consider myself very fortunate to work for such an estimable company, in a line of work I thoroughly enjoy, and one that also supports a nomadic lifestyle.

If you want more money or like stricter more professional images Dust Busters is the better candidate out of any contract hand crews out there. I won't dive too deep into what a typical day is like but it's wildland firefighting, nothings for certain. I learned a tremendous amount about firefighting and everyone that joins it will. The management is awesome at Dustbusters but it is a stricter company that will requires the utmost professionalism and has a lot of military based guidelines. The culture can vary depending on your crew but in my experience the bonds you make out there are brotherhood. The hardest part of the job in my opinion wasn't the physical demand of some of the assignments, but actually the days where all you have to do is nothing. This can be a true test of your will and nothing is worse that nothing. 

I was looking for a summer job and I found Dust Busters and I did their training. I loved the challenge and the job provides a lot of it. Super long hours and after my first 14 day run we totaled over 200 hours in a run. I completed just over 4 runs (like 58 working shifts?) in my last season and pocketed over 10k! If I knew I could pocket that much, especially in my first year, I would have started doing this job earlier.

The crew bosses are young but they are very disciplined. I enjoyed the order and discipline that most companies don't really have the same level as Dust Busters at least from what I could see. 

I was told also I started getting squad boss training on that first year and they set me up for classes to get certified for next season. I'm really looking forward to more years with this company and seeing how fast I can get to Crew Boss and work all year round hopefully. 

Overall I highly encourage anyone looking for a great summer job to apply here

This is a great a company if you are a first year starting out. There is room to quickly gain certifications and lots of learning opportunities. I appreciate how seriously safety is taken compared to other private contractors. 

However, it can be very militaristic and micro-managed which didn't align with my work place values. As the only woman on my crew, I felt like I was having to constantly advocate for myself. I would be talked to as though my concerns were being taken very seriously, and then no action would actually be taken. This isn't to discourage any women from applying, just be mentally prepared. I have no hard feelings to DB, it was a great first year experience, and a healthy taste of what it is like being a woman out on fire. 

this job was extremely mentally tasking between the elbow to elbow work spaces with “standing desks” (that was just a computer on top of a filing cabinet for multiple hours might I add) and over all weird work environment.  I understand they were spending their money on the firefighters, but we could’ve definitely used a bigger office space with a seat and computer for all the employees and at least one or two more windows.  The most equivalent to working in a closet.  With the social aspect, there was certainly a vibe with everyone that felt judgmental.  Managers are very intimidating and will call you out for making the smallest mistakes.  Only really felt seen by one coworker, the rest were pretty rude. do not work here if you would like to keep your sanity. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Professionalism and teamwork.  Dust Busters is a very trained company that values their employees safety and understanding very highly.  Amazing company to have the honor to be a part of. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Time away from family is the hardest part of this job. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is very professional and goal oriented. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The company can be anything from detailing vehicles for deployment to initial attack in the fire line.

DB treats everyone equally and expect the same amount of effort from every worker. Man and women are required to go through the same training and neither are given special treatment. The higher ups in the company have gone through the same manual labor and struggles that newbies have gone through, thus their decision making is not only thinking about their own experience but also thinking of the safety and well-being of others.
The biggest con is we don't get paid until the government pays the company (still waiting on two pay checks from 2020)


What is the best part of working at the company?
Professionalism and team spirit

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The uncertainty of work, as well as the strenuous assignments. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very tight knit, very team oriented. Overhead would go to the ends of the earth to take care of their employees.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Early mornings, good food. Long days and late nights doing physically demanding but also very rewarding work.

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