I am a professional wildland firefighter working for the US Forest Service. I spend each summer working in the western United States, fighting forest fires. I have worked for elite Type 1 Hotshot crews, Helicopter crews, and engine and hand crews for 14 years. I am very dedicated to my career.
I am also committed to raising my two daughters, who live with me.
My former wife left me because she said she no longer wanted to be a wife and mother. I raise my two daughters myself, and my extended family helps care for my daughters when I am working.
Reading, writing, outdoor activities, running, hiking, hunting, piano, music, metalworking, art, watercolors, history.
I keep myself in very good shape for my career. I run long distances and do a lot of core and upper body workouts.
I have a deep love of nature, and I love taking walks in the forest or hiking in the mountains. I even love going walking at night.
I enjoy reading and I have a large collection of books.
I am the father of two beautiful young daughters. I love them more than anything and I want to give them the best in this life.
Finally, I am a Christian man. My faith in God is a serious part of my life. I am currently a member of a Protestant church in the US. However, I am interested in the Orthodox church and I am beginning to study it more closely.
Personality
I am independent and dedicated to my personal beliefs and my faith.
I appreciate deep friendships. I am extremely loyal to my family and my close friends.
I have experienced some very harsh betrayals in my life, and I believe I have learned a lot from these.
I enjoy my life. I like excitement and adventure, but not every single day... adventures are like spices; too much can be overpowering
I am relaxed and confident and I'm not afraid to try new things or meet new people. I have a calm approach to most things in life and I don't lose my temper easily. I don't get scared easily and try to keep a positive attitude.
I have no problem being a leader and I feel confident taking the initiative, but I also don't mind when others step up to lead. I know how to be a good follower when it is appropriate.
On the Myers Briggs scale, I am an INFP.
Languages
English: Fluent , Russian: Basic , French: Don't Speak , German: Don't Speak , Spanish: Don't Speak , Classical Latin
