only you can prevent wildfires

I’m lucky enough to have a really incredible day job that I accidentally stumbled into back in 2020.

(NO, I am NOT a firefighter.)

I work full time for the federal government handling public affairs needs for an agency focused on forestry and wildfire.

While I love every single aspect of my job — ranging from standing up on camera for media interviews to writing news releases about recreation sites — my favorite aspect of my job is working as a Public Information Officer on wildfires.

Here’s just a slice of the cool stuff I get paid to do.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS + PUBLIC INFORMATION

Looking for some oddly-specific explainer posts about my job? Here you go!

WORKING ON WILDFIRES

The green cargo pants are both stylish AND mandatory.

My views are mine alone and don’t represent those of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service or the United States government. All photos were taken by me and/or credited photographer unless otherwise noted, and are property of either myself or the USDA Forest Service. You can read more on my disclosure and privacy policy page.