Overcoming Adversity, Fighting Fire, and State Agencies w/ Michael McManus

Mike McManus is an Assistant Fire Warden with the Idaho Department of Lands. He began his wildland career in 2008 and following the completion of his second season underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. He returned to the wildland arena in 2012 after grinding through a year’s worth of rehab and missing a season. Mike's career has seen him fill the role of engine captain, squad boss, crew boss and burn boss. Mike credits the department with taking a chance on him and affording him the opportunity to get back into wildland fire. 

Mike, as well as other fire managers, are right in the middle of their seasonal hiring and department also has a few permanent positions open. So listen up for those of you still looking for a place to fight fire during the 2020 season and you might just find something that fits!

You can find Mike here:

Personal Instagram: @four_fifths_ca

Personal Twitter: @bombero_mike

Here's where you can find some more info on the IDL:

Job Links:  https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/jobs/ Also the IDL Website.

IDL Twitter:@IdahoLands 

IDL Facebook: @IDLFireInfo

Enjoy!

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