If you're new to fire you may not know that the duties of a wildland firefighter depend on what type of crew they're on. Its helpful to know about the different roles of the six wildland jobs so you can choose a role best suited to your own abilities and temperament. 1. Hand Crew Hand crews are the infantry of wildland fire forces. They are composed of 18-20 individuals … [Read more...] about The Six Different Types of Wildland Fire Jobs
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How to Land a Wildland Firefighter Job
With demand for wildland firefighters as high as ever, its as good a time as any to become a wildland firefighter. While demand may be high, so is competition, so we thought we'd put together an article on how to land that first wildland firefighting job. First, in order to be eligible, make sure you meet the bare minimum requirements to be a wildland firefighter. You … [Read more...] about How to Land a Wildland Firefighter Job
3 Hotshot Workouts for Wildland Firefighter Fitness
The following hotshot workouts are all great ways to get and stay in shape for fire season. If you can't do all the rounds or reps of these wildland firefighter workouts just go until failure, rest and try again the next time. We've also provided links for the exercises you may not be familiar with. The Pyramid Pull-ups All pull-up exercises should be done in sets … [Read more...] about 3 Hotshot Workouts for Wildland Firefighter Fitness