r/Wildfire • u/Commercial-Field-491 • 20h ago

Hiring

If I go into a ranger station and ask for the emails of the hiring managers or like the hiring officers for the fire hiring well the front desk give it to me? Because I can’t find any of their emails posted online.

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u/Ok-Anywhere3145 Wildland FF1//GRANDPA I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE 20h ago

Well doesn't hurt to try, I suggest calling better if you really want the job. It's alot quicker and can be directed to the right people, just ask for the number whoever is in charge for fire hire.

Side note/edit: was there a specific one you were looking for?

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u/Commercial-Field-491 20h ago

I mean i already called and left a voicemail so I was gonna try just walking in there and ASking for the email but yes there is a specific one

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u/Ok-Anywhere3145 Wildland FF1//GRANDPA I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE 20h ago

Dang then go right ahead, honestly persistence is key. You might be able to find some contact details within this subreddit in those maps they've shared about types of work places,etc, thats how I found mine. Some are updated and some aren't.

If I find it ill share it here

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u/Commercial-Field-491 19h ago

Yeah I was gonna write a small letter to the hiring manager so I have something to walk in with and just try my best to get my name out there yk

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u/Ok-Anywhere3145 Wildland FF1//GRANDPA I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE 19h ago

If possible have your resume printed out so not only are you inquiring but if there is someone on site it can help identify you out of everyone applying

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u/Commercial-Field-491 19h ago

Ohhh okay true yes I’ll do that thank you so much

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u/Commercial-Field-491 19h ago

But I couldn’t find any contact details within the subreddit

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u/ittybittynewyorkcity 20h ago

There’s no reason why they wouldn’t! Most people don’t even have the gumption to ask. So you’re already a step in the right direction. 

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u/Commercial-Field-491 20h ago

Okay thank you

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u/tzmjones 19h ago

I think they might be unwilling to give email addresses to you because you "can find them in a publicly-available forum" (aka on the web). It used to be easier to search online because there was an employee search tool, but all I could find was this link.Try it. In case you need it, the FS is part of USDA.

https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/employeeDirectory/app

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u/Commercial-Field-491 19h ago

Yeah it says no employees to report lmaooo I mean if they shut me down then it’s okay doesn’t hurt to ask

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u/Esty80 18h ago

USAJOBS.gov has the firefighting open positions posted. Hiring managers can’t do much if there’s no application in the system. Introductions help for when they get the requisition of candidates for the position whom have applied, they may just remember you if you make if through the hiring system. Best of luck!

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u/Commercial-Field-491 18h ago

No yeah I put in my application on the 22nd just tryna get my name around to the hiring managers before its too late

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u/mowsquerade 17h ago

If you go during business hours the hiring manager might be there to talk to. Ask for the captain of the fire crew

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u/abq-nighthawk 15h ago

You can submit a FOIA request

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u/I_H8_Celery Parasite Type 2 14h ago

Make sure to show up with some knee pads too, gotta keep them in good shape for hiking

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u/Spell_Chicken 2h ago

I've definitely had my email given to interested parties, and I'm not even a hiring manager.