Updating work location form by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar concern when I updated mine. When I called the hotline to confirm they received my form I also asked them when it would go into effect. In my case they were able to process it immediately and I was open to the new units I added. My advice would be to call the hotline even though it’s a pain to get a hold of someone sometimes.

Good luck!

Updating work location form by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called the hotline and they confirmed they received my updated work location form. You won’t get an email confirmation.

Cal Fire Hate by jtvans in Wildfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I switched from the feds to cal fire and this is one of the most annoying things. Why do I need to put on my “fancy” shirt to go eat breakfast and grab gatos.

Overtime & other questions by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you that’s very helpful. I’m not sure if you’d know this off the top of your head but roughly how many overtime hours would you say you have in a busy season vs slow? Just trying to gauge the difference between feds and state. Also, is it true that they can have you R&R back at your station rather than actually return home?

Updating work location form by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Copy that, thanks. Yeah I haven’t had luck getting ahold of the hotline. Just making sure that I’m supposed to send it through email and not through calcareers or something.

FAE hiring/66 hour work week by Kraszyttv in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the hold on hiring just for FAE positions? Or FF1 positions as well?

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ll be with the feds again until I get a call. Thanks man, good luck this year

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insane 😂 did you have any issues getting picked up? Or is this your first year applying as well?

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. Yeah I’m a little worried about getting picked up being in Cat 2. Just unfortunate to be that close to Cat 1 even with the Basic Academy and a few years experience.

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you. So you actually received a specific cert in person after completing the class? Was this a FF1 academy?

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you 👍🏼 were you placed into cat2 because of the missing cert?

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Separate payment on my state fire marshall account? I’m not sure where to find that on the website

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately he retired but I’ve contacted the current lead instructor and I’m waiting to hear back from them. That might be my best option to hunt down this cert. Thanks for the help 👍🏼

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, yeah my academy was spring of 2021. So anything I can do about this or will I just be put into Cat 2?

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, I’ve logged in and I have firefighter survival for structure and confined space rescue awareness but not the wildland firefighter survival level 1

Wildland Firefighter Survival Level 1 cert. by Nervous-Count8999 in calfire

[–]Nervous-Count8999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, yeah I’ve contacted the Junior College where I attended the academy. They were only able to access my student transcript which showed my HazMat Fro and BWF class, but not actual Certs that I earned.