Yosemite Adult School in cooperation with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have scheduled the following courses for Spring 2025. Through this partnership we are able to offer National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses at NO COST to the students. We would love to have you join us to start your Wildland Fire career or help you progress in your career.
Read MoreHiring 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 MoreUS Helitack put together a great crowd sourced site Google map that gives information on resource types and federal housing availability.
Read MoreIs 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?
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.
Read MoreI get lots of questions about salary and what to expect money wise in a fire season so here’s info about base pay and hours, overtime and hazard pay.
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