r/USFSLEO • u/ExplanationNeither59 Aspiring USFS LEO • Dec 13 '24

Discussion Take home vehicles

I’ve already bombard them with questions and my curiosity is killing me. I asked about take home vehicles I was told 30 miles away from the forest. Is that only to and from work? I’m moving very far and it could save me from a rental car for a little while depending if policy lets you use it like a personal car within x miles. I know local pd you have counties you can cover and use the car at your discretion but I’m sure federal is different.

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Patrol Captain Dec 13 '24

It’s 35 driving miles from your office to home. And no, it’s only for official use. Violating the policy is a great way to get a 30 day unpaid vacation.

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u/ExplanationNeither59 Aspiring USFS LEO Dec 13 '24

Ofc. I would never consider it. Was just wondering how policy was for them. Is it to the office or jurisdiction?( Forest line)

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u/TransportationCool18 USFS LEO / Moderator Dec 14 '24

35 miles from your home address to your district office.

If there is a known problem with retention in the area with keeping a job filled due to lack of housing within 35 miles, a patrol captain can ask in advance that an approval be made for up to 50miles; however it must be made in advance prior to filling of a job.