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Boreal Forest Wildlife Protection Backpack

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Boreal Forest Wildlife Protection Backpack

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BPC Model 1 Backpack is making your backpacking trips better. One of the great things about it is it is easy, versatile, and flexible. This new backpack is lightweight with its introduction of the Kevlar material that will make backpackers move around more efficiently and quicker. This will also make the backpackers very safe because they can get around easier. Kevlar is also a very strong material that will protect the backpackers. The flexibility of the backpacks help with the trees in the Boreal Forests.

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Remember: What do they carry?
Understand: How heavy is their equipment?
Apply: Does the build of the backpack affect the portability?
Analyze: How does what they carry affect the way they carry it?
Evaluate: If its built a certain way will it make it harder to carry?
Create: Could we make a new, different type of backpack that would still meet the needs of a Fire Engineer?

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I couldn't find the author. It talks about what is expected from a fire engineer. Specifically how to counter fires. This helps us because we need to understand our customers needs to make their needs accessible.

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Forest firefighting is the prevention, control and suppression of fires in forests. It involves everything from fire education to budgeting for supplies, maintaining equipment, fighting fires, and assessing fire damage.

A forest firefighter prevents, controls, and suppresses fires in federal, state, and private forests. They work in various capacities under a variety of job titles including forest fire warden, forest ranger, forest ranger technician, forestry technician (fire), wildland firefighter, and forest fire inspector and prevention specialist.

What Does a Forest Firefighter Do?

Forest Firefighters usually work on a firefighting team or crew. They use water pumps, chemical pumps, or shovels to extinguish flames and embers and prevent fires. They maintain and test firefighting equipment, including parachutes, to make sure they're ready for the next emergency. When the time comes, firefighters are usually dropped into the affected area by air. After parachuting down, they retrieve dropped equipment and use a compass and map to stay oriented with their own position and that of the fire. In some cases, they rescue hikers and other people trapped in fire areas and provide emergency medical treatment. After a fire, they patrol for remaining hotspots with potential for reigniting large fires. They also plan and conduct fire prevention education programs.

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists complement the work of forest firefighters. Their work is somewhat more administrative. They enforce fire regulations, go on inspection patrols to look for fire hazards, recommend forest fire prevention and control measures, and keep log books. While on patrol, they send radio or phone messages about emergencies and crew locations. During forest fires, they report on fire conditions, put out small fires with shovels and pumps, and may direct fire crews. They may need to locate forest fires on area maps using traditional methods, such as landmarks. In some cases, forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists must determine the cause of a fire and document the evidence that led them to that conclusion. They also maintain and keep track of firefighting equipment, and conduct fire education programs.

Where Does a Forest Firefighter Work?

With over 30,000 permanent employees in hundreds of locations across the country, the USDA Forest Service is a major employer of foresters and forest firefighters. Some USDA Forest Service employees advise state and private partners across the country.

Forest firefighters also work directly for state forests. Some also work in private industry for forestry firms and private firefighting companies.

The West coast (California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho), the Great Lakes area (Minnesota, Wisconsin), the Southeast (Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia), and Pennsylvania are the areas employing the largest numbers of forestry workers.

Forest firefighters spend much of their time outdoors in the field, where they're exposed to all kinds of weather. During fires, they're exposed to flames, smoke, and other hazards. Fighting forest fires can be dangerous work. While in the field, forest firefighters and inspectors must wear appropriate protective clothing, such as boots, gloves, and a helmet. Many forestry jobs, and especially wildfire-related positions, are seasonal summer jobs.

What Is the Average Forest Firefighter Salary?

As of 2013, forest firefighters earned an average salary of $45,600, while forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists earned an average of $33,610.

Table data taken from BLS (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes332022.htm)

Forest Firefighter Jobs

Forestry firefighter jobs involve all aspects of fire protection in remote or sometimes inaccessible locations. Duties vary from job to job, but the following list includes typical job duties one might encounter as a forestry fire-fighting professional:

Responds to emergency alarms and service calls

Performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required

Inspects and maintains facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools, supplies and water access points

Inspects, tests, evaluates and repairs equipment after use

Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment

Ensures that all firefighting equipment is ready and available for immediate deployment

Follows orders with a high degree of focus under stressful conditions

Relays orders, instructions and information accurately and concisely on team actions

Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment

Assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and medical responders

Extracts victims from accident sites and hazardous situations

Preserves property where possible

Performs salvage and clean-up activities at locations post-fire

Prepares and maintains departmental records

Conducts public education sessions for a wide variety of audiences

Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and safety programs

Assists with training of citizens and volunteer staff as assigned

Attends training programs to continuously update work skills and knowledge

Senior forest fire fighters may be offered the role of team lead or captain at some point in their career. Some of the additional tasks that accompany this senior position are:

Manage and coordinate forest fire-fighting efforts or controlled burns

Oversees emergency dispatch and resource management

Deploys personnel for fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required

Investigates cause of blaze and patterns that may become apparent to aid police investigators

Oversees facilities, vehicles and assets

Ensures that all firefighting equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate deployment

Gives orders under stressful conditions

Assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and medical responders

Manages salvage and clean-up activities at fire and emergency scenes.

Ensures the integrity of departmental records

Facilitates public education sessions for a wide variety of audiences

Creates and facilitates fire prevention, pre-fire planning and safety programs

Hires volunteer staff and firefighting staff, and support staff

What Is the Job Demand for Forest Firefighters?

Job demand for both forest firefighters and forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists is expected to experience slower than average growth (3% to 7%). The majority of this growth is expected to occur within federal and state forest lands in the Western United States. More jobs with private firefighting companies are also expected to open up, due to a trend in cost-saving privatization.

What Forest Firefighter Careers Are Available?

After gaining several of years of experience, forest firefighters and inspectors may work their way up to positions as forest firefighting and prevention supervisors. These professionals plan forest fire prevention and control programs, and recruit, train, and supervise forest firefighters. These managers earn an average salary of $70,040.

How Do I Get a Forest Firefighter Degree?

Many forest technician positions require a two-year degree from a technical college recognized by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). However, many technical positions within the Forest Service, such as fire-related positions, don't require college degrees, while still offering opportunities for advancement.

Foresters and forest technicians may need to be licensed or registered in some states. Voluntary professional certification is available through SAF. The National Wildfire Suppression Association also offers an optional training certification program resulting in designation as a Professional Certified Emergency Services Contractor.

Related Degree Options for Forest Firefighters

What Kind of Societies and Professional Organizations Do Forest Firefighters Have?

Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the most prominent professional association for foresters in the world. The society advances the practice of forestry, and provides information and networking opportunities to foresters and natural resource professionals.

The National Wildfire Suppression Association (NWSA) is the leading organization for private wildland firefighters. It represents private wildland fire services contractors who work with federal, state and local agencies. NWSA offers optional training certification, organizes an annual conference, and keeps members up to date on regulations and developments in the field.

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How to Become a Forest Firefighter | EnvironmentalScience.org

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Forest firefighting is the prevention, control and suppression of fires in forests. It involves everything from fire education to budgeting for supplies, maintaining equipment, fighting fires, and assessing fire damage. A forest firefighter prevents, controls, and suppresses fires in federal, state, and private forests.

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Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide

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Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide

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Packing Like A Pro And Traveling Light-My Ultimate Guide

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Avoid travelling like a mule! Learn how to pack light and smart for a backpacking trip or holiday using carry-on luggage only. Includes full packing list.

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Mark Anders describes the basics of backpacks.
Anders, M. Get Geared Up For Backpacking. Boy Scouts Of America.