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Adventures Less Traveled Podcast Featuring Katrina Mohr of WILDLANDFIRE101.COM/ THE5FTFIREFIGHTER.COM

I had a great time talking to John Schwenck of the Adventures Less Traveled Podcast*. I highly recommend his podcast which is all about highlighting those who “daringly venture into the unknown”.

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Multiple Calls Podcast Featuring Katrina Mohr of THE5FTFIREFIGHTER.com

Honored to be interviewed by Scott Hewlett of Multiple Calls Podcast for his 36th episode. We talk about my website (the5ftfirefighter.com) which provides info and guidance on how to apply for federal wildland fire jobs, how I fell into wildland and volunteer structure fire, when I almost got taken out during my first house fire, what I think about chivalry in the fire service and more.

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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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