This video walks you through how to apply for an absolute entry level, no fire experience needed, GS-03 application for a Forestry Aid wildland firefighter position on USAJobs.gov, including how to find the job using job search filters, how to upload required documents such as your resume, what each question is truly asking, and hwo to track your application once it's submitted.
Read MoreThis video is an overview of how to find and save entry level wildland fire jobs whether they are currently open to be applied to or if you just want to be notified as soon as they are open on the site. The filters I applied are wildland fire position specific, but can apply to any federal job you want to apply to.
Read MoreThe video is a comprehensive overview of the federal hiring platform, USAJobs.com, including profile sections, job search filters and in depth detail on specific job postings and what to look for.
Read MoreHiring 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.
Read MoreAwesome opportunity to get into wildland fire, get your red card and see if it’s the right job for you. Get your applications in by August 21, 2022.
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US Helitack put together a great crowd sourced site Google map that gives information on resource types and federal housing availability.
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 MoreJessica Klein interviewed me for a feature about my website, my fireline experiences and how I’m helping prospective firefighters navigate the application process.
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.
Read MoreThis was my experience as a helicopter crewmember (HECM) trainee during a 21-day roll in 2017.
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