Are you interested in a wildfire career with the Forest Service? Then you've come to the right place to start your new career. Challenge yourself to new limits, join the Forest Service men …

The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program is designed to enhance and develop future leaders in wildland firefighting. As an apprentice, you’ll receive pay as you complete a 3,000 …

Jun 8, 2023 · Below are 10 of the techniques firefighters use to put fires out quickly, completely, and safely. 1. A Control Line. One of the most important components of wildfire suppression, …

May 9, 2023 · Learn about the different tactics firefighters use to prevent the spread of wildfires, such as establishing fire lines, backfiring, and creating firebreaks.

Sep 12, 2024 · Wildfire response tactics range from aggressive suppression to actively monitoring fire behavior. Fire managers change tactics to meet the incident management objectives while …

These guides provide honest information, resources, and conversation starters to give you, the firefighter, helpful tools to prepare yourself and your family for the realities of performing as a …

The “Firefighter Type 2 (Crewmember)” forms the backbone of our efforts to manage or suppress wildland fire. These entry-level positions frequently work long days in hot, smoky conditions to …

More than 400 on-duty wildland firefighting fatalities occurred in the United States from 2000-2019. Wildland firefighters are exposed to biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical, …

Mar 12, 2024 · When faced with an oil-well fire, firefighters have been known to remove the oxygen from the equation by detonating a little dynamite. The blast eats up all the local …

Fire hand crews operate at 15 CCC locations across California. The CCC Wildland Firefighter Program offers Corpsmembers the opportunity to get paid while they train, earn certificates, …