If you’re serious about wildland firefighting, consider this information about the job’s physical requirements and how to get in shape.

October is Fire Prevention Month and the week of October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week. As a service to the Eugene/Springfield and Roseburg communities, National Fire Fighter Corp. will be providing free fire extinguisher training during Fire Prevention Week. The trainings will be held at 1574 W 6th Ave in Eugene on Thursday 10/8 – Friday 10/9 from 11am-2pm and at 325 E Happy Valley Rd in Roseburg on Wednesday 10/6 from 11am-2pm. Free lunch will be provided each day. In addition to the free...

Being safe in your job as a wildland firefighter starts with ensuring that you are physically fit and medically prepared for the demands of the role.

Take a look at these frequently asked questions to learn more about the ins and outs of this hot career.

Have you considered working as a wildland firefighter? This field can be incredibly rewarding, but if you’re hoping to make a life-long career out of it, it’s worth starting to plan for the future now.

Let’s take a look at the requirements necessary to qualify to be a wildland firefighter.

If you see yourself in a career that involves a love of nature, grueling labor, unparalleled comradery, and pushing yourself to extremes, then this may be the job for you!

If you are interested in a job as a wildland firefighter, take a look at these resources and tips for your job search – and good luck!

Take a look at what you can expect to take with you in your backpack for work as a wildland firefighter.

For 75 years, the men and women of the Smokejumpers have served on the front lines against wildfires throughout the U.S. and Canada. This exhibit, Smokejumpers: Firefighters from the Sky, describes the evolution and role of smokejumping over the last seven decades, and the development of the techniques and technologies that has made aerial firefighting in the Pacific Northwest what it is today.