What students can expect to get from the session:
- Discussions on perspectives from working in a male dominated world - challenging supervisors, barriers to long-term fire roles, family/life choices, practical experiences of working alongside men for positions in leadership.
- Establish a network of women committed to pursuing long-term careers in wildland fire management.
- Find mentors who are invaluable for career progression.
- Improve self-confidence.
- Gain practical leadership experience as RXBB, FIRB, ENGB & FFT1.
- Compare thoughts with counterparts facing similar struggles, and those who are successfully working in fire-related careers.
How to be selected into the program: Candidates must submit applications including: a copy of your current red card, IQCS master record, and answer to - Why are you interested in a module specifically designed to support fire leadership for women?
Topics: Prescribed Fire
Regions: Alaska, California, Eastern, Great Basin, Hawaii, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southern, Southwest, National