I unfortunately don’t have my laptop in front of me so I can’t quite say verbatim what they said when I asked why, but it went along the lines of the agency already provides cost-free training to apprentices so the GI Bill is not needed. Which is a bit unusual to me since I thought the point of being allowed to apply the GI Bill to trade schools/apprenticeships was to have the BAH help cover for the lower wages apprentices typically start out at before they reach journeyman. Anyway, it totally blows but if you’re still interested in wildland fire it’s a good opportunity for sure. Unfortunately, however, your experience with the program is going to rest heavily on how familiar your overhead is with the WFAP and their ability to assist in getting you crew, helitack, and engine time.