The attitude here in this thread is very disappointing to say the least. Lack of respect for rules, airspace and lack of team coordination will make the potential for LOSS OF LIFE very real when dealing with fire fighting aviation. If you are not in direct contact with the aircraft on scene then you are now a hazard to those aircraft as well as anyone on the ground trying to help. Also realize that the crew and aircraft are flying at their max levels so any distraction or emergency maneuver might be exactly what it takes to tip the scales to the side of disaster. When flying on the edge the last thing you need is to see an object and try to maneuver to avoid it. Low, Fast, Heavy and Stressed leaves no room for error.
If you're not part of the Active Mission and you go up you become a HUGE problem across the board. If you want to get involved go to the local organizations, meet with them, train with them and work WITH them. Then when the time comes you are part of the solution and not the problem Anything else is unacceptable. Self Dispatch is never EVER an option.
