Careers in Fire and Fuels

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University of Idaho Programs

This workshop is a part of a 2 credit class called Careers in Fire and Fuels. This is a required class for the A.S. Wildland Fuels and Fire and is helpful for those seaking a B.S. in Fire Ecolology and Management or a Masters of Natural Resources in Fire Ecolology and Management. This workshop is open to anyone - credit or no credit - to increase awarness and excitement about this amazing profession

Previous Recordings

Andrew Hamilton has a diverse career in fire - getting into if after college and then moving around to different types of crews. He now works for Universtity of Idaho (along with other things like being a realestate agent). He has some great persoctives of what this job can provide to a developing person.
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Tenaya has a diverse background with land stewardship, fire suppression and mentoring. She is starting some grand adventures with the University of Idaho and the Dessert Research Institute.
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Emily Hohman provides such a great perspective on getting into and staying in fire from a stewardship perspective. She represents a non-western, non-federal fire perspective, and in the question and answer session, she really provides some great insight into leadership, mental health, and finding your power in this field.
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Lucas shares his experience working up the ranks in wildland fire and then transitioning out of primary fire into activism and working for Mystery Ranch.
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Amanda Rau - ODF - Prescribed Fire Coordinator has a diverse background that has centered on her love and appreciation of fire. Her years of experience have prepared her uniquely for her current position where she is charged with administering the Certified Burn Manager program in Oregon.
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Aaron Murdock and David Perkins work for the US Forest Service as leaders of a handcrew in Grangeville Idaho. They are eager to help people start successful careers in fire.
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Devin Yeatman is the South Carolina State Fire Manager for TNC. He has worked from coast to coast and has some great insight into getting jobs and having fun!
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2022 Recordings

Heather Heward - Senior Instructor at the University of Idaho introduces the Careers in Fire and Fuels workshop and class and gives a presentation on her background in fire and fuels.