Do civilian crews tend to stay on base at destinations or are they typically housed in hotels (if available) during layovers?
Also, for those with families considering this opportunity, what is the approx. nights away per month (on average) understanding things can change quickly based on need? Additionally, has Air Tanker flying historically seen any seasonal patterns like you would see in charter flying (i.e., less flying during the winter months) or is it pretty consistent throughout based on support requirements?