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Culture & Media
- Jun 17, 2025 Wildland Fire Movies & Documentaries
- Jun 17, 2025 Recommended Reading for Wildland Firefighters
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Field Life
- Apr 19, 2025 Everything I Carry in My Fire-Issued Fireline Pack
- Mar 4, 2025 Everything I Carry in My Personal Backpack
- Mar 4, 2025 Home and Away: Schedule and Housing Realities for Wildland Firefighters
- Mar 4, 2025 Everything I Carry in My “Red Bag” (Travel Bag)
- Mar 4, 2025 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Wildland Firefighters
- Mar 4, 2025 Fire Camp Life: Sleeping, Eating, and Living in the Field
- Mar 4, 2025 Day-to-Day Hazards and Working Conditions for Wildland Firefighters
- Mar 4, 2025 Physical Demands: The Pack Test & Fitness Requirements
- Mar 4, 2025 Wildland Firefighter Work Schedule Specifics
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Gear Lists
- Apr 19, 2025 Everything I Carry in My Fire-Issued Fireline Pack
- Apr 10, 2025 The Best (and Worst) Boots for Wildland Firefighting
- Mar 4, 2025 Everything I Carry in My Personal Backpack
- Mar 4, 2025 Everything I Carry in My “Red Bag” (Travel Bag)
- Mar 4, 2025 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Wildland Firefighters
- Mar 4, 2025 Clothing and Gear for Women Wildland Firefighters
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Job Application
- Mar 5, 2025 Wildland Fire Job Search Resources: Module Locations & Housing Availability
- Mar 4, 2025 Questions to Ask in Your Wildland Firefighter Interview
- Mar 4, 2025 Am I Too Old to Be a Wildland Firefighter?
- Mar 4, 2025 Temporary, Seasonal, And Permanent Wildland Fire Positions
- Mar 4, 2025 Physical Demands: The Pack Test & Fitness Requirements
- Mar 4, 2025 The 2025 Wildland Firefighter Season and Hiring Timeline
- Mar 3, 2023 Minimum Requirements for Becoming a Wildland Firefighter
- Mar 3, 2023 Tips for Preparing Your Wildland Firefighter Resume
- Mar 3, 2023 An Overview of the Wildland Firefighter Application Process
- Feb 27, 2023 Navigating USAJobs for Wildland Firefighter Positions
- Nov 15, 2021 Post-Application Success Strategies for Wildland Firefighters
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Key Reference
- Mar 4, 2025 Wildland Fire Community Resources: Organizations, Podcasts, Wellness, and Charities
- Mar 4, 2025 Resources for People Who Live in Wildfire-prone Areas
- Mar 4, 2025 Understanding Fire Regions & Geographic Locations
- Mar 4, 2025 A Guide to Wildland Firefighting Terminology
- Mar 4, 2025 10s and 18s: The Guidelines of Wildland Firefighting
- Mar 4, 2025 The 2025 Wildland Firefighter Season and Hiring Timeline
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Women in Fire
- Mar 4, 2025 Wildland Firefighting While on Your Period
- Mar 4, 2025 Clothing and Gear for Women Wildland Firefighters
- Mar 4, 2025 My Experience as a Woman in Wildland Firefighting
Everything I Carry in My Fire-Issued Fireline Pack
Complete inventory of required and personal fireline pack contents from an experienced wildland firefighter.
Everything I Carry in My Personal Backpack
Essential gear list for a wildland firefighter's personal backpack beyond required firefighting equipment.
Home and Away: Schedule and Housing Realities for Wildland Firefighters
A comprehensive guide to wildland firefighter living arrangements, commuting realities, and work-life logistics.
Everything I Carry in My “Red Bag” (Travel Bag)
Comprehensive packing list for wildland fire assignments, including personal essentials beyond standard-issue gear.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Wildland Firefighters
Essential guide to personal protective equipment (PPE) required for wildland firefighting with specific recommendations.
Fire Camp Life: Sleeping, Eating, and Living in the Field
Life in fire camp: sleeping conditions, food options, and maintaining hygiene during wildland firefighting assignments.
Day-to-Day Hazards and Working Conditions for Wildland Firefighters
The mental and physical challenges of wildland firefighting from someone who's lived it daily.
Physical Demands: The Pack Test & Fitness Requirements
The truth about wildland firefighting's physical demands and what the Arduous Pack Test entails.
Wildland Firefighter Work Schedule Specifics
Understanding the demanding schedule realities of wildland firefighting—from 14-day rolls to project work.