Dixie National Forest

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Cedar City, UT 84721
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News Release
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mgilles@fs.fed.us

For Immediate Release

February 19, 2016

Women in Wildland Fire-Spark a Career Adventure with the Forest Service

Cedar City, Utah-Do you enjoy being outdoors? Ever thought about being a wildland firefighter? Four
Utah National Forests have partnered to introduce women to career possibilities in wildland fire with the
U.S. Forest Service. The Women in Wildland Fire program provides an opportunity to gain preparatory
wild fire training and experience and introduce participants to career options with natural resource
management in the U.S. Forest Service.
The Dixie, Fishlake, Manti-La Sal, and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests are looking for
motivated hardworking individuals to train and become part of the Women in Wildland Fire program as
call when needed wildland firefighters. Applications are available and accepted online until March 11,
2016 at: bit.ly/UTwiwf2016app.
Work as a wildland firefighter can be physically demanding and involve work in close proximity to open
flames, heat and smoke, but it also lends itself to achieving teamwork skills and leadership development.
Work consists of hiking, carrying heavy equipment, working near heavy machinery and using fire hand
tools such as shovels and chainsaws.
If you are considering being a wildland firefighter, this program provides female mentorship and
training to be successful. Why not give it a try! said Megan Saylors, Wildland firefighter.
Minimum Federal Qualification Requirements:
At least 18 years old at time of employment
Good mental and physical condition
Pass provided basic wildland firefighter training
Pass agency work capacity test at the arduous level
o Three mile hike on flat ground with a 45 pound pack in 45 minutes or less
o http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/safety/wct/2002/brochure_2002.pdf
For more information regarding WIWF contact:
Megan Saylors
(435) 826-5478
msaylors@fs.fed.us
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