Firefighters at United States Forest Service give their company a 3.3 out of 5.0, while the average rating for United States Forest Service is 3.4, making them 3% less happy than every other employee at United States Forest Service and 26% less happy than every other Firefighter on CareerBliss - the happiest Firefighters work for U.S. Department of Agriculture.
What do you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"I love the opportunity to be outdoors. I get to eat lunch on top of mountains, near streams. I enjoy the idea of being part of a team working towards a goal together. I have met many people in the FS that are in the same or similar situation I am in life. I have made a few good friends while working there. I have learned many new skills like checking a car's engine, running a chainsaw, camping out in the woods for two weeks without a shower, hydration. I get to test my limits physically too. We have personal training for an hour each morning. I have become stronger and healthier after joining."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Talk with those who have done this job before and get a good idea of what you are joining."
What don't you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"There is a strict hierarchy due to experience and the nature of the job. This job attracts aggressive, males that need to show dominance, people that are self centered, people without ambition, people who are emotionally unstable and insensitive. There is major favoritism occurring in the office where it affects the effectiveness of our leadership and alienates those who are not favored. At times it feels very unorganized."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I would instill more team building exercises in the beginning of the year to foster a more close-knit crew."
What do you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"The benefits were excellent and the work was very rewarding"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepared for long work days, sometimes in the middle of nowhere."
What don't you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"Poor pay and poor upper managemement were a major deterrant."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Be more selective in who you hire. Having previous military experience shouldnt automatically qualify a person."
"Awesome place to work if your single."
What do you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"The travel and how every fire was differant from the last it truly was a learning experience."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Just be yourself and have an positive attiude."
What don't you like about working at United States Forest Service?
"Nothing I enjoyed the opportunity the received while working for the forest service."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Management was excellent and respectful."
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