Posts tagged wildlandfire101
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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New Video up on wildlandfire101 YouTube Channel: How To Apply To An Entry Level GS 03 Wildland Fire Job On USAJOBS.gov

This 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.

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New Video up on wildlandfire101 YouTube Channel: How To Save Searches on USAJOBS.gov

This 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.

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New Video up on wildlandfire101 YouTube Channel: How To Navigate USAJOBS.gov & Find Wildland Fire Positions

The 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.

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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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