Job market trends
11 December 2024
For Talent
As of December, the FireUp job board hosts 257 fire and forestry employers across ten industry types, with 1,500 active job postings daily. The western United States reflects the highest concentration of active employers and jobs.
In the past month, private companies had the most active jobs on the platform (700) followed by state agencies (244), non-profits (180), and federal agencies (150). In terms of job functions, roles in Operations (1365), followed by IT (889), People & HR (681), and Administration (438) roles, were the most listed across employer types. Operational roles also received the most clicks from potential job applicants.
144 job applications were submitted through the FireUp job board in November, with the greatest number of applications going to jobs in California. The top employers to receive applications from FireUp’s job board this month were the County of Los Angeles, followed by the Northwest Youth Corps, California Conservation Corps, Conservation Legacy, Western Fire Chiefs Association, Gridware, the Bureau of Land Management, and the State of Washington.
The total jobs on our platform have dropped since end October as we near the end of the year and continuously refine our criteria for fire and forestry-specific roles. Even as wider hiring trends indicate a slowdown over the holidays, we expect to see an uptick in the new year.
Stay tuned for our upcoming virtual career fairs where we’ll be inviting a range of employers to meet with FireUp’s Talent Network and present opportunities in 2025. In the meantime, register here to upskill in time for 2025 hiring season with FireUp’s Job, Career, and Life Ready Courses!
Here’s a sneak preview of the courses we’re bringing together for whole-person development:
Job-Ready: Craft an engaging ATS-friendly Resume and Cover Letter, and practice fail-safe interview prep techniques
Career-Ready: Develop your personal brand, master networking, practice presentations, and learn leadership skills
Life-Ready: Daily practices for mindfulness, healing, fitness, resilience, and financial wellness
If you think you’d be great at teaching any of these courses, join FireUp’s Coaching Network! Thank you for bringing your expertise, lived experiences, and resources to help democratize access to good jobs, mentoring networks, and well-being outcomes for all fire and forestry workers.
📊 Takeaway for Talent:
FireUp’s Resume Template can make it easy for you to apply for a range of jobs. We hope the builder/parser tool will help you create a well-rounded resume that can be conveniently parsed by employers and Applicant Tracking Systems. Learn more here.
For Employers
In November, FireUp’s talent network of professionals dedicated to fire & forestry grew by 9%. Here’s a snapshot of the key trends shaping our network this month:
Top industries of interest include Emergency Response Management, Forest Management & Post-Fire Restoration, Fuels Management & Prescribed Burning, Training, Education & Community Outreach, and Science, Data, & Technology Applications.
Most of our new additions are actively looking for new full-time, seasonal, and contractual opportunities with Federal & State Agencies, FireTech Startups, Utilities, Private Companies, and Nonprofits.
Operations roles continue to be the most in-demand, followed by Data Science, Project Management, Training, Education, Outreach, and Research & Policy Advocacy.
Our talent network brings a diverse skill set, including:
Technical Proficiencies: ArcGIS, Python, Data Science, Machine Learning
Specialized Fire/Forestry Skills: Chainsaw Operations, Prescribed Fire Planning, Emergency Response Management
Leadership & Community Engagement Expertise: Environmental Policy, Leadership Development, Community Outreach
Many candidates are pursuing certifications such as NWCG Firefighter Type 2 and ISA Arborist to advance in their fields.
Stay tuned for more insights into top fire and forestry talent, and if you’re hiring, reach out to access this exceptional talent pool! Email: hello@fire-up.net
📊 Takeaway for Employers:
FireUp’s Job Description Templates make it easy for you to customize and post jobs that align with talent’s interest and career objectives! Learn more here.
Finally, if you are willing to help us help you build a great talent pool, please consider sponsoring a candidate (or two) here.