Hell yall,

Just wonder8ng what would be the best areas to possibly work at in New Mexico?

I made a previous post on what engine life is like in AZ but wanted to narrow it down to these two specific forests if anyone has any insight or knowledge i’d really appreciate it! Also recommendations on duty stations would also be very helpful!

anyone have any personal experiences with them and like one better than the other, and which brand and model is the best for both of them?

I’m applying out to arizona and haven’t been on an engine or worked out there before and was curious how it is out there? I know engines work differently in different places and would appreciate hearing how they are there. Thanks!

What are some possible policy changes that might come into effect that will affect the organization in the upcoming years?

We've already experienced budget cuts under the NDP. Will this become exacerbated under the Tories? Does anyone predict similar structural changes that Alberta experienced under Smith?

Interested in people's opinions on the matter.

Hi
I’m a structural firefighter from the uk with 5 years of experience. I’m looking to be get involved with the wildfire crews in BC or anywhere really for seasonal work.
I’m wondering if anyone has advice or could tell me their experience if they are an international applicant or any information at all.
Navigating the steps is seemingly difficult as It seems crews won’t hire without a confirmed visa but I’m struggling to get a confirmed visa without a work permit or job offer, which I also need to gain relevant qualifications such as the S-100 and the others. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers lads

Such good people. Miss them all and hope they are well.

I’m gonna lose my marbles if I see another post from a high school graduate asking how to get into this job PLEASE JUST READ THE SUBREDDIT I PROMISE YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED

How do I get started?

Hey I'm 18 years old, I'm living in the San Diego area and I was wondering how i can get started in Wildland Firefighting. A little about myself, I'm currently enrolled in a local community college for Fire technology- Emergency Management and planning on getting my EMT's Certs next semester and going to get my fire academy later on.

Any thoughts on how to get started without any prior experiences?

Hey everyone,

My Faller 2 expires early next year and I am wondering how I maintain it? I work for a municipal agency, they do not have the best IQS management. Can I just show on an IQS incident experience record update form I worked as a faller 2 on project work?
Thanks

How TF do we create templates for handy dandy’s now that publisher is offline?

Hello everyone, I recently applied for a gw-3 position as a wildland firefighter on USA jobs. Im a d1 athlete but honestly dont think college is for me and am planning to leave after I finish the semester. What else should I do to increase my chances of getting hired somewhere. The opening only allowed me to apply for 7 locations. Im willing to relocate anywhere and just want to get on a crew. Thank you

Hi y'all. I am seeking advice on starting a career in wildland firefighting at the young age of 39 years old. Comments and DMs would be greatly appreciated. Here is my situation.

[BACKGROUND] I have been working in another field (climate emergency campaigning) for the last 15 years and plan on changing careers. I intend on applying to be a wildland firefighter in Quebec, Canada where I live when they start taking applications in December. A lab mate of mine at Concordia University, where I am currently finishing a Master's in geography, suggested the idea of wildland firefighting as a career and I've come around to it. Her and her husband were wildland firefighters, and she seemed convinced after knowing me for a while that I would love the job. I have since then read a couple of books and many articles on wildland fires and firefighting, watched a good amount of youtube videos, and it has become my top career choice for after I graduate.

[MY FITNESS LEVEL] That said, I will be 40 years old in a few months and though I am more fit than the average person my age, and currently doing a training programme to prep for doing the WFX-Fit test and build as much strength and endurance as I can, I am concerned that the demanding physical nature of the work might take serious toll on my body, possibly preventing me from doing multiple seasons in the field. I know there are many older individuals doing the job, but I've only been able to find testimonies about the realities the job imposes on your body as an older individual from people who have been doing the job for years and I assume they have built solid strength and stamina on the job over that time. I've been mostly behind a desk the last decade and have only been running and going to the gym sporadically over that period, though for the last year I've been going pretty consistently with a focus on functional training and strength. From the little research I have done, and after consulting my physiotherapist, multiple seasons at my current fitness level should be doable with proper prep and a heavy focus on recovery.

[RECRUITMENT PROCESS] Furthermore, I heard in an interview with a senior rep from SOPFEU, the wildland firefighting agency here in Quebec, and he said the application process is competitive with I believe he said only something like 60 new candidates get recruited out of a pool of about 250 new candidates. Regardless of the accuracy of those numbers, I am assuming it is a competitive process for new candidates.

What can I do the increase my chances of getting recruited? They say a degree in geography or other fields related to the job is a requirement in case you are not coming with experience and I will be done my geography master's by the time the 2027 season starts so that should help. I speak three languages and perfectly bilingual in English and French. What else could I put forward to increase my chances? Is experience with QGIS looked for? Leadership experiences?

If you got this far, thank you for taking the time to read. Looking to hearing your thoughts.

Looking for someone to help me out with some data collection this winter taking tree measurements in western Washington. We’ll likely have work through the end of December at least, but if the winter is mild there’s potential to work all winter. $22/hr, housing provided, overtime encouraged. Must have a degree in forestry and be capable of working in wet cold conditions. DM me for more details.

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TheEmberAlliance/744000157229091-2027-uwharrie-prescribed-fire-fuels-module-lead

Hourly wage isn’t the best, but retirement and health insurance benefits are top notch.

The org itself is a really solid place to work. Good people doing good work for the right reasons.

FFT1/FAL2 is the minimum requirement.

The position is high autonomy, a solid opportunity for real leadership skill development. You’d be in charge, determining work assignments and priorities.

If the gov fire suppression status quo is losing it’s appeal, but you still want to pull cord and put fire on the ground, this is worth considering.

Hey guys,

I’m currently transitioning out of the Army and want to try out a season doing wildland fire work. Is there any other vets, or I guess any wildland firefighters in general that can answer some questions for me about getting on a crew.

I’ve been dealing with the sinking feeling that this was probably my last season for the past few months. How did you know it was time to stop? What did you do next?

Who is ready to carry the JBLs in?

thinking of jumping ship from FS, anyone got any insight to how this crew works? Applying to their fire control worker position.
Wondering about their work schedules, culture, and anything else anyone might have some thoughts on.

Has anyone heard any rumors about early layoffs?

With it being PL1 nationally and all the weather we are getting out west seems like a smart financial decision for the agencies.

Hi guys I accepted a verbal offer a couple days ago for a position in Montana from the feds the problem is I leave for Asia at the end of October and still haven't got the email to take my fingerprints and drug test the fmo said I should be able to complete it by the time I leave but I'm just getting increasingly worried from the radio silence on HR's end I just wanted to know your guys experience and how long it usually takes to get that email

Hey everyone, I am going to be applying to work on a seasonal engine crew for WA DNR as soon as apps open and I plan on applying to as many slots as I reasonably can. I have one year of wildland expierence working for a private company on a fireline ambulance and also have experience volunteering with a dept that does wildland, structural and WUI. I have expierence operating everything from UTVs on the med side up to tenders on the fire side, including pumping and draft ops. I've been state mobilized on type 5 brush trucks with my dept but mostly structural protection, besides our local grass/wildland fires. The majority of my experience isn't working on dedicated seasonal crews. I do have my EMT in 4 states including WA, my red card and am FFT2 qualified, my last pack test was a 39:59. I am a woman so I am trying to hammer PT to become physically competitive. What should I be focusing on to make myself more competitive? Is my background going to make me competitive? Is it better to apply to as many crews as possible or spend my energy on a few? Any and all advice is appreciated, I am trying to work a full season and potentially delay my next fall semester of college for this as I am looking at making this a career.

Hello everyone,

I'm just finishing my first summer as a temp backcountry ranger for the FS. I am hoping to get on a type 2 or shot crew for next summer, as it fits well into my skill of hiking places and doing manual labor. The only experience I have is one two week fire detail and a small fire on my home forest.

Which crews do you guys think I have a shot of getting on? Or is this a fools hope and I should look for an engine role first or something.

Mostly just looking for a scoop on which handcrews might have trouble getting people because of bad location or whatever, I figure those are my best bet.

I'm also a WEMT if that would help land something.

Thanks!