The first day at a new job is a momentous occasion.
It’s especially true for the seven Bureau of Indian Affairs Crow Fire rookies who were sent to the front line on their first day.
The first day at a new jobThat's especially true forCrow fire rookies who wereline on day one.
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The Bigthat these rookies now havknowledge to protect the wand the prior years and thsignificance for all of usour heads and find meditata long time.
These mountaispecial to us, drawn to tha special bond.
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And so I'm just tryitradition whether they door make it a career.
The pwith rookie school.
If theschool, they'll find out inot, if they like it, theyout of it.
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Crow rookie wildland firefighters sent to front line during first day on the job