Prince George, B.C.- The wildfire Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources, is looking for  physically  fit, motivated, team oriented  people to join their  crew posiotions for the 2013  fire season.

(photo at right, courtesy Wildfire Management Branch)

The Wildfire Management Branch employs over 1,100 firefighters and  specialized personnel, who are widely considered to be among the best wildfire crews in the world. 

Interested candidates have until January 24th to  submit their  applications online  through the Wildfire Management Branch website. The website  will detail the full  job qualifications as well as the process for recruitment .

Typically,  successful applicants  expect to start work in May and  continue working until the end of August.  They will be  stationed throughout B.C, but could be called upon to serve in other parts of Canada or other countries should the need arise.   When not fighting  wildfires, cres  may be   called upon to do  other  work, such as  fuel management, prescribed burns, community work  and public awareness campaigns.