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2025 Season Wildland Firefighter Job Postings/ FIREHIRE

Hiring season has already started for the 2025 season! Vacancies for many temporary seasonal positions will be open in USAJobs October 24 through November 6, 2024! Vacancies for many permanent positions in FireHire were open in USAJobs August 18 through September 25, 2024 (there may be another round of last minute perm hiring in the spring).Get your resumes ready and make sure to set alerts for wildland fire job postings on USAJobs.gov so you can apply for next season’s jobs as they become available.

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2024 Season Wildland Firefighter Job Postings/ FIREHIRE

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.

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Common Questions: Resume Tips for Entry Level Federal Wildland Fire Positions

Hiring 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.

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Women in Wildland Fire Series: Women Specific Clothing and Gear Recommendations

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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Common Questions: Do Wildland Firefighters Live And Work In The Same Place? What Is A Wildland Firefighter's Schedule Like?

Housing 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.

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Common Questions: What Questions Should I Ask When I'm Being Interviewed For A Wildand Firefighter Position?

It’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.

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Common Questions: What Does a Seasonal Firefighter Do About Health Insurance?

Health 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.

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