Hiring season has already started for 2024! Vacancies for many permanent positions in FireHire will be open in USAjobs August 31 through September 29, 2023. Get your resumes ready and make sure to set alerts for wildland fire job postings on USAJobs.com so you can apply for next season’s jobs as they become available.
Read MoreHiring for fire season 2024 will be upon us before you know it! Here’s my best advice (I’m a federal wildland firefighter who does hiring) on navigating USAJobs resume builder, what you need to include in your resume, how to make your resume stand out, and other tips.
Read MoreStill want a wildland Firefighter job for summer 2023? This week only (Jan 12-19) there is a Last Round of temporary firefighter jobs open on USAjobs.
Read MoreHiring season has already started for 2023! Get your resumes ready and make sure to set alerts for wildland fire job postings on USAJobs.com so you can apply for next season’s jobs as they become available.
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What do I wear on the fireline? I get questions from lots of women asking what kind of socks, underwear and sports bras to wear. I’ll give you what to look for and a list my favorite brands along with other women specific gear you may want.
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How many consecutive rolls could you receive in one season? Is it possible to be away for months in a row? Who pays for food and lodging?
Read MoreIs year round employment the same as a stretched out seasonal job or is there extra duties and a permanent place to show up to most days?
Read MoreHousing and where and how often wildland firefighters work varies wildly depending on the type of crew and if you’re employed by a federal agency or a private contractor. Here are groups of similar reader questions and my replies. I hope thIs explains what the schedule is like during a fire season, where firefighters can live, and what housing is like.
Read MoreIt’s hard to know what you’re getting into sometimes with a new job or even just a new place that you’ve never been. Google can only help so much. These are questions I like to ask to get a better idea of what the crew and area are like before I commit to a new job.
Read MoreHealth insurance is hard in the off-season. While you're employed as a temporary seasonal the government will pay the majority of the plan you pick for you, but when you're not actively employed you are on the hook for the full monthly premium if you want to keep your coverage.
Read MoreIt’s never too late to become a wildland firefighter and start your career! Whether you’re 30, 35 or even 37, if you’re fit and motivated age shouldn’t be a deterrent.
Read MoreI get lots of questions about salary and what to expect money wise in a fire season so here’s info about base pay and hours, overtime and hazard pay.
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