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Common Questions: What Are Wildland Fire Assignments Like Logistically?

Common Questions: What Are Wildland Fire Assignments Like Logistically?

How many consecutive rolls could you receive in one season? Is it possible to be away for months in a row? Who pays for food and lodging?

Common Questions, What it's Like to BeKatrina MohrDecember 29, 2021Wildland Firefighter Schedule, Wildland Firefighter Assignment, LogisticsComment

Common Questions: What's The Difference Between Temporary, Seasonal, And Permanent Wildland Fire Positions?

Is year round employment the same as a stretched out seasonal job or is there extra duties and a permanent place to show up to most days?

Common Questions, Wildland Fire PositionsKatrina MohrJune 6, 2021Wildland Firefighter Pay, Wildland Firefighter Schedule, Wildland Fire Positions, Temporary Seasonal, Permanent Fire PositionComment

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.

What it's Like to Be, Common Questions, Wildland Fire PositionsKatrina MohrJanuary 24, 2021Wildland Firefighter Schedule, Wildland Firefighter Housing