These crews are usually around 20 guys and girls. Type 1/ Hotshot Crew:These crews are very similar to type 2 crews but work at an advanced level. ![]() ![]() Some type 3 crews are only together when they go out to fires. When they aren’t at a fire they are doing project work like fuel reduction or chipping. They use my different tools and usually have to hike wherever they go with 30-40 pounds on their back. Type 2/3 Crews: These are a group of 20-30 individuals that work and train together throughout the summer to build fireline, burn-out techniques, and mop up after a fire. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the list of resources from this post. Going through the hiring process can be pretty difficult and confusing for a first timer, I will try my best to answer the questions you may have about getting a job as a firefighter. This post will be your full step-by-step guide to getting a job as a seasonal (or non-seasonal) wildland firefighter. I actually missed out on getting a job my first fire season because I applied too late, hopefully, you won’t be making the same mistake as I did. If you’ve never applied to a wildland firefighter seasonal position then you may be thinking that it’s a little early to be applying, I thought the same thing when I first was getting into the fire service. You better be fast though because now is the time to apply for next years fire season. If becoming a firefighter has ever interested you then you may able to become one yourself. These men and woman are put into extreme situations and must be in their top physical fitness levels to accomplish their goals. Wildland firefighting an ever expanding job the is growing year after year. Have you looked on tv and seen those HUGE forest fires going on and the firefighters that fight them and think “Hey, that looks fun” (Ok maybe fun isn’t the right word but you get my point). It’s that time of year to start applying for next years wildland firefighter jobs.
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