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**Career Goal**
__Career Goal__: Forest Fire Fighter or Fish and Game Warden __Why?__: I've always been interested and loved being in the outdoors and the forest. The idea of working individually as well as in a group, in the outdoors is the type of career I am interested in. I want to do a physical job, that helps the environment. Working as either a forest fire fighter or for the National Park Services have always been a goal of mine.

**Plan of Action**
__Education/Training Required__: A bachelor's degree is usually the least amount of education required, which I plan on obtaining.

__Schools/Training Programs__: Western State College of Colorado offers a bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation and Education. With this degree program, I can learn more about the environment and the types of jobs that are available in the outdoors.

**References**

 * Harlan Hankins, Jr., Hankins Farms, Owner, Johnstown, CO, (970) 381-0516
 * Kara Frank, Beef and Dairy Management, Owner, Johnstown, CO, (970) 290-2527
 * Brent Hopkins, Roosevelt High School Agriculture Teacher, FFA Advisor, Johnstown, CO (720) 933-8189
 * Mike Pallotto, Roosevelt High School Wrestling Coach, Johnstown, CO (970) 587-6035
 * Susan Maree, Roosevelt High School Counselor, Johnstown, CO (970) 587-6000

**Information on College of Choice**

 * Western State College of Colorado**
 * **[|Western State Application Information]**
 * **[|Western State Costs and Scholarships]**

College Course of Study

 * [|Western State Recreation and Outdoor Education Program]