New Outreach Efforts Bring Attention to Wildfire and Forestry Careers
June 11, 2025 – CAL FIRE Launches JoinCALFIRE.com with Comprehensive Information on the Department’s Career Paths:
Key features of JoinCALFIRE.com include: streamlined application paths for both entry-level and advanced positions; detailed job requirements, training information, and career progression insights; a calendar of statewide job fairs and hiring events; and direct access to applications and recruiter information.
The Foundation for California Community Colleges Hosts Climate Futures Webinar Series and Wins a Telly:
- The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) and Community College Research Center is hosting a webinar series on “Community Colleges and Climate Futures.” The series is exploring how students can be prepared to contribute meaningfully to sustainable local economies and what role colleges can play in strengthening partnerships with businesses to foster climate adaptation. Webinars held February 25, April 8, and June 17 were recorded an are available online and registration for the August 12 webinar is open. The series will culminate with the Community College Climate Summit, September 29-30 in Anaheim.
- The FoundationCCC’s “Resilient Careers in Forestry Campaign” commercial won a bronze award in the 2025 Telly Awards. In partnership with the FoundationCCC California Resilient Careers in Forestry is leading a multifaceted communications effort designed to motivate individuals to pursue careers in forestry, wildland firefighting, and forest operations, and connect them to the training and education pathways best suited to their individual needs and career goals.
Task Force Workforce and Career Development Shared Strategy in Process:
Task Force Workforce and Career Development Shared Strategy in Process: The Sierra Business Council and the Watershed Research and Training Center is working with Task Force partners to develop a shared strategy on workforce development and career pathways focused on making wildfire resilience careers known and understood, accessible, competitively compensated, and sustainable. To accomplish the objective, the strategy will address (1) the transparency and accessibly of employee-specific career pathways; (2) workplace culture, including leadership and mentorship practice; (3) the economic viability of participating in the sector; (4) stable funding for workforce and career development; and (5) tribally-specific aspects of workforce & career development. The group anticipates having a strategy completed by August 2025.