smokechase II
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Fire Jobs
MS-310:
State organizations don't travel as much and that is a big deal.
1} More pay 'cause you get to be on more fires,
2} Learning - the rewards of going to 20 other states,
3} Benefits are usually better.
BUT. I started with the State of Oregon and those three seasons were great.
They also got me on with a smokejumper base.
When you apply, don't lock in on the perfect job for your needs right now. Take what you get and use that stepping stone.
Apply to at least a couple dozen places.
With regard to USFS or BLM, apply to National Forests that don't have large population centers nearby. With the National Parks, you will not start at the Grand Canyon.
MS-310:
State organizations don't travel as much and that is a big deal.
1} More pay 'cause you get to be on more fires,
2} Learning - the rewards of going to 20 other states,
3} Benefits are usually better.
BUT. I started with the State of Oregon and those three seasons were great.
They also got me on with a smokejumper base.
When you apply, don't lock in on the perfect job for your needs right now. Take what you get and use that stepping stone.
Apply to at least a couple dozen places.
With regard to USFS or BLM, apply to National Forests that don't have large population centers nearby. With the National Parks, you will not start at the Grand Canyon.
