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Permalink Reply by Eric on February 19, 2009 at 9:33am

I do not know what you'll need or want as it relates to what is provided for firefighting. What I can give are some things that came in handy in 2005 when I was there as a soldier. First I'd like to say that your facilities will depend on what base/area you go to. I highly recommend baby wipes as much of the bathroom facilities are porta potties and they make things alot easier. They also come in handy when you don't have time to shower. Definately bring things to keep your mind away from home a little, this will make being away for a great length of time easier. Don't get me wrong, you'll want stuff that reminds you of home as well (as weird as that may sound). I don't knwo what is given for uniforms. I'd imagine that the representative of Wakenhut will provide you with a list of things that are necessities. I don't know how much of a problem it is, but I know that when I was over there, our base had a huge problem with rocket and mortar fire (not meant to worry you, just pointing it out). Most bases have some assemblance of electricity and usually you'll have access to televisions and DVD players. I'd recommend DVD's and a personal battery powered DVD player with a recharging option or rechargable batteries. Don't worry too much though, there are usually on base markets that you can buy all sorts of DVD's at. They usually have great deals on them too. Alot of these stands will have collections by actor/actress with upward of 20 DVD's. It's weird though, there's always one oddball DVD in there. I bought the Sylvester Stallone collection that they were selling on my base, it had like 14 actual Stallone movies along with some Travolta movie. Anyway, I'll keep thinking about little things that help out. As I said, things are probably a little different now, but I know I was a huge fan of having the baby wipes, my personal DVD player and my Ipod. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask via message, this forum or a comment on my profile.

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Permalink Reply by Josh on March 22, 2009 at 3:43pm

When you heading over?

You will make 6 figures!!!
Dont buy and any uniforms, gear or boots. They will give you more than you know what to do with.
Pack lite, trust me!! Anything you dont bring you can buy in country either in baghdad or whereever they send you.
You will have to lug everything you have through houston, dubai, baghdad and wherever they send you to work. Unless you like that I wouldnt!!

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Permalink Reply by Darlene on March 22, 2009 at 3:47pm

Why don't you apply for Miami-Dade? You can make 6 figures easy with some OT and it's like being in a third world country-lol.

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Permalink Reply by Josh on March 22, 2009 at 4:26pm

I enjoy working overseas! Not every where there is overseas work is it a 3rd world country. There is places like spain where I am trying to get to but all positions are always filled. Plus its a great experience for myself and I get to do a lot of traveling. My next vacation I am looking to go to the himalays or a small town in the hills of swizterland.

Thanks for the response Darlene

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Permalink Reply by Bobby on March 24, 2009 at 8:37am

I leave April 20th to start my 1st year contract what are some other good contracts to try for after this. This seeing the world on someone else's dime, and making good money, sounds better and better the closer it gets.

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Permalink Reply by Josh on March 25, 2009 at 12:36pm

I am guessing your going to be with WSI? Have fun with them!!
KBR has fire in afgan and iraq
ITT is in kuwait, ecuador
Dyncorp will be in kuwait middle of this year
Chugach has the marshall Islands- Great place to work. Spent 2 years there!!
THere is a company in moron spain but very hard to get on

The travel and seeing the world is my big motivator for this!!

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