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6.3K subscribers in the firefighter community. Yes I really want to know as much info right now as I can. There’s not a lot of info on how to actually get a job somewhere on the internet but the link someone dropped here is pretty good.
An EMT certification, even w/o experience, is probably the best "sure bet" for getting a job as a wildland firefighter, but landscaping/manual labor experience, military time, some education, even just being in really good shape and/or having a lot of sports team experience are all good enough
The US government outside of the military does not employ a single firefighter- you will only be recognized as a firefighter upon death in the job. Your family will receive pennies for your service- Screw the GOVT. Find a better path. I did 10 yrs as a Hotshot in R4 & R1.
Like i said, i do structural firefighting and i love the job, i really do. At least when we get to actually fight fire. The rest of the time is medical calls, which i don't mind, but they're not the reason i wanted to become a firefighter, then cleaning, and doing stupid PR stuff. And we get an actual fire maybe once every couple of months.
Definitely do a season with an engine or a type 2 IA crew. You'll have a better understanding and idea on how the Wildland side of things work and that way you can have a strong foundation on the physical and mental side of things.
Is an Associates degree suitable for standing out? Or is it worth spending the extra time in college to get a bachelors? Additionally, I know there are dedicated wildland fire academies, but from what I can tell there are dozens of certifications and classes available. What all is necessary for a rookie firefighter? All advice is greatly ...
An EMT certification, even w/o experience, is probably the best "sure bet" for getting a job as a wildland firefighter, but landscaping/manual labor experience, military time, some education, even just being in really good shape and/or having a lot of sports team experience are all good enough. TOO LATE FOR 2018? As of today, 09/29/2017, far ...
Not that you couldn't make the transition immediately, but it is more probable that you will need a couple seasons experience at the government level to become a hotshot. Then you'll need a few seasons of hotshot experience to be a good candidate for a smoke jumper. Also, look into helitack crews, it could be an interesting alternative. Good luck.
So basically I really want to become a Wildland Firefighter on a HotShot crew, possibly somewhere around Colorado but I will take what I can get. I just graduated college and need to work my current job with a tree/lawn care company for 1-1.5 years so that I can pay off my student loans and buy a used car.
At least in colorado there are a few of those for certain counties and I'm sure there is something in wyoming. Then get on a federal crew for a few seasons and then hunt down the hotshots. That was the advice given to me by a former hotshot and I figure it will work for you as well.