Show Notes
In recognition of Women's History Month, Chief Tyler and Monte Manson talk with CAL FIRE Deputy Director Serena Ortega. Delving into her 15-year tenure with CAL FIRE, they discuss her deeply-embedded drive to advocate for and support others, and her exceptional leadership in the ongoing development of CAL FIRE's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts.
You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation with one of the Department's leaders in driving positive change within CAL FIRE's workforce.
Full episode transcript available: https://calfire.box.com/s/qfzkacwj219ntdmqo37fofoem63t9hy6
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In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew discuss the wide variety of career opportunities within CAL FIRE, and how the department’s new website, JOINCALFIRE.COM, makes the search and applicationprocess easier for applicants. Full episode Transcript: https://calfire.box.com/s/m92pkoz8a3qx1nv8auq1z80lqxdxevrn
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