FireUp Your Learning
Ready to take the next step in your fire and forestry career?
No matter what career stage you’re at, we’re here to help steward your learning journey with FireUp’s on-demand courses:
Job Ready: craft job relevant and ATS-friendly resumes, and prepare for successful interviews with fire, forestry, and land management employers
Career Ready: develop your personal brand, master networking techniques, and learn public presentation and leadership skills
Life Ready: learn essential skills for daily self-care, mindfulness, trauma-informed healing techniques, fitness, interpersonal skills, financial well-being, and more!
Each course includes the following options for you to choose from:
Introductory class: Access on-demand videos to get started on your learning journey (20-minute session). Free to access!
Group workshop: A deep dive opportunity to practice what you’ve learned with live feedback from a FireUp coach and your peer network (60-90 minute sessions). Paid; sponsorships available.
Coaching: Sign up for personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with a FireUp coach to master your new Job Ready, Career Ready, and Life Ready skills (45-60 minute sessions). Paid; sponsorships available.
Meet your Coaches
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Ryan Richards
Ryan has worked in the Fire Service for both federal and local agencies over the past 15+ years. He has led agency wildland divisions and crews as a Captain and coordinated with state and national agencies to acquire grants for wildland fire safety work and fuels reduction. He has mentored new firefighters, and developed training and education programs, including as a current part time instructor at a community college in the Flagstaff, Arizona. His true passion lies in helping others and he is very happy to now be a member of the FireUp team helping coach the next generation of fire and forestry professionals.
Register for FireUp’s Job Ready Workshops with Ryan! But first, check out his Resume and Cover Letter Writing class and Interview Prep class.
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Lucas Mayfield
Luke Mayfield is a seasoned wildland fire leader with over two decades of expertise in fire management, emergency response, conservation, and advocacy initiatives. Through all his initiatives, Luke strives to prioritize frontline fighters, safeguard communities, and preserve the rich heritage and advantages of public lands. With an unyielding focus on optimizing comfort for wildland firefighters amidst the toughest conditions, Luke is a champion for their well-being. He leads the Fire Program at Mystery Ranch Backpacks, presides over the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters organization, and is a FireUp leadership coach.
Register for FireUp’s Career Ready Leadership Class and Workshop with Luke, coming soon!
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Colin Bryan
Colin is an operations and technology professional with over 8 years of experience in IT project management, product innovation, and entrepreneurship. Motivated by the 2023 Canadian wildfires, Colin leveraged his networking skills to pivot his career toward supporting social impact and climate-focused entrepreneurs. He now helps clients launch products, streamline operations, and scale their impact through innovative systems and processes. Colin currently supports FireUp as Recruitment Operations Lead.
Register for FireUp’s Career Ready Networking Class and Workshop with Colin!
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Bequi Livingston
Bequi retired from the US Forest Service in August 2018, as the Southwest Regional Wildland Fire Operations Health and Safety Specialist. During her 35-year career in wildland fire, Bequi has been widely recognized as being instrumental in the development and implementation of innovative health and wellness programs, including: Fireline Fitness, Are You FireFit, Women in Wildland Fire Boot Camp, and Comprehensive Wellbeing and Resiliency. Bequi now teaches classes, workshops, retreats, and provides 1:1 coaching through her private practice, BodySense Wellness.
Register for FireUp’s Life Ready Workshops on Daily Practices for Well-being with Bequi, coming soon!
Found the classes useful? Take the next step: Register for a workshop!
Hone your resume writing skills with this practice workshop. A FireUp coach will guide you through what it takes to create a relevant and ATS-friendly resume and cover letter. Whether you’re looking to land your first role or advance in your career, this course sets you up for success!
A deep dive opportunity to practice what you’ve learned about interview prep, with live feedback from a FireUp coach and your peer network.
Learn how to develop your personal brand and master networking techniques with a FireUp coach and your peer network.
Develop your presentation and leadership skills.
Understand the tools available to you for self-care, healing, mindfulness, and wellness.