studying fire
This is a compilation of resources for students interested in or currently studying fire. If you have resources or information to share, email it to hannah@fireecology.net.
Featured Resources
Degrees
There are many universities and colleges that offer 2 and 4 year programs that train students for fire ecology and management professions. Several of these programs have been certified by AFE and can be found in the list below:
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Colorado State University, Warner College of Natural Resources
Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry
Oregon State University, College of Forestry
Stephen F. Austin State University, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
University of Idaho, College of Natural Resources
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California Polytechnic State University
Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences
Certified in 2013University of Montana- Missoula
Wildland Fire Sciences & Management Program, College of Forestry and Conservation
Certified in 2013University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Wildland Fire Sciences Program, College of Natural Resources
Certified in 2014
student Resources
FireGeneration Collaborative aims to reimagine and transform fire culture, community governance access, and equitable solutions by centering Indigenous leadership and diverse young generations.
Careers in Fire and Fuels offers recorded webinars exploring different agencies with jobs in fire and fuels.
Fire Ecology and Management, University of Idaho provides a career guide for the different positions you qualify for with a degree in fire ecology.
Employment
As you begin exploring careers, it is helpful to look at position descriptions that sound interesting to you and see what degrees, qualifications, and certifications are required. You can do that by searching the AFE Jobs Board. In addition, many graduate programs offer student assistance through research or teaching assistantships. We frequently share the positions, so keep an eye out on future postings.
You can also check these organizations for open student and entry-level positions:
Student Conservation Association (SCA) Wildland Fire Academy
The Wildland Fire Academy recruits, hires and trains over 40 young people to complete over 10,000 hours of wildland disaster recovery annually.
The Job Corps Firefighting program has the capacity to dispatch more than 1,000 Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualified Job Corps students nationwide to support wildland fires, all-hazard emergencies, hazardous fuels, and forest health program nationwide.
