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I am in dire need of advice in the best way to obtain a job in fire. I have been going back and forth with what direction I should take to ensure employment, specifically as a smokejumper. However, I first want to work municipal around my area (Kansas City) to gain experience. The only problem is that they do not do much wildland firefighting here. Also, jobs are very limited.
I am 24 years old, have my Bachelors and Masters degree in psychology, CPR certified, EMT-B certified, and played college football at my university. I am very athletic and feel that I could put my skills and tools to use as a firefighter. I plan on getting my FF1, FF2, and Redcard next semester. I know that I will need at least a year or two of experience to be a smokejumper, but I was wondering if doing some wildland firefighting at rural stations would apply to this? Does municipal work qualify? I am just looking for the quickest way to get my career started because I am getting older as a result of being in school for so long. I would be willing to relocate too, but have to wait two years because my girlfriend and I signed a two-year contract on our house. Any advice would be so helpful, as I do not have many resources or contacts. Thanks!
I am 24 years old, have my Bachelors and Masters degree in psychology, CPR certified, EMT-B certified, and played college football at my university. I am very athletic and feel that I could put my skills and tools to use as a firefighter. I plan on getting my FF1, FF2, and Redcard next semester. I know that I will need at least a year or two of experience to be a smokejumper, but I was wondering if doing some wildland firefighting at rural stations would apply to this? Does municipal work qualify? I am just looking for the quickest way to get my career started because I am getting older as a result of being in school for so long. I would be willing to relocate too, but have to wait two years because my girlfriend and I signed a two-year contract on our house. Any advice would be so helpful, as I do not have many resources or contacts. Thanks!
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