Is it hard to become a wildland firefighter?
While some wildland firefighters work year-round and some work only during the fire season, the work is always strenuous and positions are always highly competitive. Prospective workers can often increase their chances of securing a job by earning a certificate or degree in fire science.
How much do forest firefighters make?
How Much Do Forest Firefighter Jobs Pay per Week?
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $63,000 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,500 | $23 |
| Average | $40,815 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,500 | $14 |
What is a forest firefighter called?
Forest firefighting is the prevention, control and suppression of fires in forests. They work in various capacities under a variety of job titles including forest fire warden, forest ranger, forest ranger technician, forestry technician (fire), wildland firefighter, and forest fire inspector and prevention specialist.
Who are the most elite firefighters?
Hotshots and Smokejumpers are considered the two most highly skilled, trained, and experienced firefighting crews at the U.S. Forest Service’s disposal. Becoming a Smokejumper, however, is a bit more competitive because, while there are about 2,000 Hotshots nationwide, there are only about 400 smokejumpers.
What is a Type 1 hotshot crew?
Type 1 Crews:
Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) are a Type 1 Crew that exceeds the Type 1 Standards as required by the National IHC Operations Guide (revised 2011).