In this video, Brian Lawatch interviews Ben Jacobs, Fuels Management Specialist for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, about wildland fire mentoring and career development.
Video Highlights:
- What resources would you recommend to someone pursuing a wildland fire career?
- People you work with: those that supervise you, your colleagues, and your subordinates.
- Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program website
- Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center website
- Education
- What advice do you have for employees taking on a new position or increased responsibilities?
- Slow down. "Get good at what you do before you move up."
- Learn from the people that were there before.
- Gather data and get to know the organization before you make changes.
- What is the best career advice that you have received?
- "You don't need to respect the person, but you do need to respect the position."
- Why would you recommend a career in wildland fire to someone?
- You must love the outdoors.
- It is a rewarding career.
- Outlet for those with a lot of energy and want to make a difference.
Thanks to the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center for this contribution.
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