Preparing Tomorrow’s Fire Professionals: Integration of Education, Training, and Experience Through Science-Management Partnerships

Authors

Gail Wells, Gail Wells Communication

Date of this Version

2011

Document Type

Article

Citation

Fire Science Digest, Issue 9, April 2011

Comments

US government work.

Abstract

In this issue of Fire Science Digest, we explore the career and preparation challenges faced by forest and rangeland fi re professionals, both new and seasoned. As the job description grows more complex, a well-rounded background in current and emerging areas of fi re science and fi re management becomes critical. Today’s top professionals are approaching retirement, and tomorrow’s fi re professionals need to be adequately prepared to succeed them.