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.
Read MoreI 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”.
Read MoreThis 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 MoreI had a great time talking to Drew and Alex of MOPs & MOEs Podcast. I highly recommend their podcast which is all about changing fitness culture for tactical professionals. It’s geared towards the military, but I’ve learned a lot and really enjoy their interviews.
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 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.
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