22 episodes
Life in the Wildlands Becky Shufelt
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Have you been interested in outdoor jobs and don’t know where to start? Or are you already a federal employee with an outdoor career that is struggling to make the next level in your career development? Each episode we will be meeting with outdoor professionals to discuss exciting opportunities with outdoor careers, share inspiring and fun professional experiences that got them hooked in an outdoor career, and provide advice to overcome the hurdles to employment in agencies such as the Forest Service and National Park Service. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/life-in-the-wildlands/support
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The Journey Into a Forestry/Recreation Career Growing Up In a Urban Area.
In this episode, Tonee Davis shares her inspiring journey from starting a career in forestry to transitioning into recreation with the Forest Service. Now an Urban Connections Coordinator, Tonee focuses on introducing urban youth to the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation. Join us as we explore how Tonee is making a difference in the lives of young people and the future of our natural world.
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Empowering Women in Wildland Firefighting with Kelly Martin
In this episode, Kelly Martin talks about her career in wildland fire and how being a woman defined her career path. She discusses how W TREX training creates a community for women in wildland fire allowing more women to enter the field confidently.
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National Park Service Career Advice with Sasha Travaglio
Sasha Travaglio is an interpretive park ranger with the National Park Service and in this episode she tells us how she started her career and gives advice to those who are interested in the field.
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Women in Wilderness & Trails with Kristine Koran
Kristine Koran recently served as the Trails Project Manager for the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and shares how she started her career in wilderness and trails for the Forest Service and how it led to current position with a nonprofit organization.
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Don't think you can be a wildland firefighter because you are disabled? Yes you can! Will Arrant shares how it can be done
Will Arrant has been interested in & involved with fire since he was a teenager. He has a disability that has him wheelchair-bound but he has found a way to engage in his passion to be involved with wildland fire. Listen in to hear more about his story and how physical limitations don't exclude folks from working for a good cause, even if it is wildland firefighting! For more information on the federal hiring process, call us at (406) 848-1660 or email info@lifeinthewildlands.org. We are here to help you pursue your conservation career!
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An Evolution of Women in Fire with Riva Duncan
Retired wildland firefighter, Riva Duncan, shares the challenges of being a woman in fire, what kept her inspired, and what she is currently doing to pave the way for the future of fire with the Grassroots Wildland Fire organization.
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