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Learn About Wildland Fire

• Why is wildland firefighting important?
• How the heck do you fight a wildland fire?
• What’s the history of wildland firefighting?
• What’s it really like to pursue a career in wildland fire?
• What’s the future look like for wildland fire careers?

Discover

• Read more about specific types of positions in wildland fire
• Research different types of employers
• Get the straight dope from current and former wildland firefighters about their jobs

Explore

• Hiring Calendars. Learn when positions open up and when you need to apply.
• Get tips for preparing your online application
• Prepare for interview success with our proven interview strategies

Prepare

• Everything you need to know to maximize your physical training program in advance
• Checklists for what to pack in your Red Bag, Line Gear, and if you’re living in the barracks, what to bring with you when you move-in.
• Boot Buying 101.
• Money Management Advice
• Thoughts on how to have the best fire season experience. Whether it’s your 1st or your 20th.