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When Options Run Out: The Human Side of an Entrapment Aug 26, 2022

Travis Dotson talks with Brian Crowley about his experience during the entrapment and fire shelter deployment on the Bridger Foothills Fire in Montana in 2020. Brian offers some perspective, not only on surviving as options disappear, but also on supporting each other during the tough times.

To read the Bridger Foothills Facilitated Learning Analysis visit: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/bridger-foothills-fire-entrapment-a

Fireline Lessons - Tangible Take-Aways from Recent Incidents May 26, 2022

Kelly Woods talks with Travis Dotson about lessons gathered from wildland fire incidents occurring in the 2021 fire year. This conversation centers around the Annual Incident Review Summary, a yearly publication based on an in-depth review and analysis of accident reports from the previous fire year. Tune in for some wild stories and a few handy lessons from real-life events.

Follow along or plan your next training day with the 2021 Incident Review Summary - download it here: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/annual-incident-review-summaries

Family Business – Two Generations Talk Fire and What’s Important Through the Years Dec 16, 2021

Kelly Woods talks with Beth Lund and her daughter Allison Lund about the dynamics of two generations of the same family forging careers in wildland Fire. They highlight how even though things have changed across the years, that which grounds them remains the same. Beth and Allison also offer insights on leadership, identity, difficult decisions, and family.

Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior Sep 16, 2021

Kelly Woods talks with Erik Apland about his assignment to read all of the entrapment reports housed in the LLC Incident Review Database. Erik provides perspective on the evolution of reports spanning over a century. He highlights how old reports contain modern topics and he also provides some unique thoughts on PPE. In addition, Erik discusses how reading the reports has changed him and will affect his future actions.

An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After Jun 17, 2021

In a conversation with Travis Dotson, Chris Fry shares the powerful story of his entrapment and shelter deployment on the 2006 Mudd Fire. We learn several key details about what happened that day. Chris discusses the lessons he has gained during his healing process and how the post-deployment mental health aspects of his experience are what truly motivates Chris to share his story.

To see more documentation on the 2006 Mudd Fire: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/mudd-fire-engine-ent

Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say Apr 22, 2021

Travis Dotson and Alex Viktora discuss the Tree Felling Accident Analysis – a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents.

Topics covered include:

Predicting Tree Reactions
Hung-Up Trees
Helmets
Two People at the Base
Area Control
Escape Routes
Accidents During Training

If you have anything to do with chainsaws on the fireline…tune in.

Download the report at: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/tree-felling-accident-analysis

Command Presence Aug 03, 2020

A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence.

What is it?

What does it look and sound like?

How do you get it?

Transitions Mar 13, 2020

Travis Dotson and Brit Rosso have a great discussion about transitions, both on and off the fireline.

For more on this topic, check out the Fall 2018 issue of Two More Chains: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/two-more-chains-fall-2018

Slow and Steady: A Conversation between Travis Dotson and Andrew Addey May 29, 2019

Andrew Addey is currently a Forest Training Officer, a position he landed after ten years on the Sawtooth Interagency Hotshot Crew.

Travis and Andrew chatted about a ton of important topics, including:

Growing our perspective on the job of a Line Officer.
Expanding our training beyond the "traditional" courses.
The San Antonio Fire Hit by Tree and Medical Extraction.
Preparing more than just radio drivers for emergency command roles.
Learning from Military Crew Advisor assignments.

Entrapments Jul 16, 2018

Why Talk About Entrapments?

In January 2018, as part of work on the 2017 Annual Incident Review Summary, LLC staffers Travis and Alex recorded this discussion about entrapments. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation to find out more about entrapments, what they really are, why we're reluctant to use the term “Entrapment”—and why we should use this term more often.

To read more about entrapments in 2017, check out the 2017 Annual Incident Review Summary (Download Now).

Curious to know more about the Wagon Box incident that is discussed in this podcast? Check it out here.

Bad Apples May 28, 2018

In this podcast, Travis Dotson and Brit Rosso introduce the concept of the "Bad Apple" as it applies to the business of wildland fire. To do so, we take a close look at one of our heroes, Paul Gleason, and some decisions Paul made back in 2000 on a fire some of you may have never heard of.

For more on the topics of Bad Apples, Paul Gleason, and this mystery fire, be sure to check out the Spring 2018 Issue of Two More Chains.

The Importance of Identity Dec 06, 2017

In this podcast, we hear from Travis Dotson--a regular on the podcast--and Brit Rosso, the Director of the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center and podcast newcomer.

In the discussion, we try to make sense of the super complex and convoluted topic of "Identity." Travis and Brit tackle a wide range of topics, including:

What does it mean to be "All-In?"
What are all the ways your identity can get "smashed"?
What do we struggle with when we leave the fireline?
Do you "throw rocks" at folks struggling with retirement?

For even more on the topic of Identity, be sure to check out the Fall 2017 Issue of Two More Chains.

Nuttall Fire Series: Thomas Taylor, Flagstaff IHC Sawyer Jul 04, 2017

For the 2017 Week of Remembrance, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center is focusing on a single shift on a single fire from July 2004, the Nuttall Fire, which burned on the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona.

In the final episode of the Nuttall Fire podcast, we hear from Thomas Taylor. Thomas has had a remarkable fire career. He was at H-4 when the Nuttall Fire came to life. Thomas takes us through July 2, 2004 and beyond in this podcast.

Check out the Nuttall Fire video series on our YouTube channel!

Read about the Nuttall Fire on our Blog: www.wildfirelessons.wordpress.com

Be sure to also listen to the entire Nuttall Fire Series of Podcasts!

Nuttall Fire Series: Jason Virtue, helicopter crewmember Jul 03, 2017

For the 2017 Week of Remembrance, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center is focusing on a single shift on a single fire from July 2004, the Nuttall Fire, which burned on the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona.

In this episode, we hear from a firefighter who was assigned to the Nuttall Fire as a helicopter crewmember, Jason Virtue. Jason shares his perspective from Helibase and H-6, and provides us with a few key lessons from July 2, 2004

Check out the Nuttall Fire video series on our YouTube channel!

Read about the Nuttall Fire on our Blog: www.wildfirelessons.wordpress.com

Be sure to also listen to the entire Nuttall Fire Series of Podcasts!

Nuttall Fire Series: Dan and Corey from Flagstaff IHC Jul 02, 2017

For the 2017 Week of Remembrance, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center is focusing on a single shift on a single fire from July 2004, the Nuttall Fire, which burned on the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona.

In this episode, we hear from two former Squad Leaders from the Flagstaff Interagency Hotshot Crew, Dan Martin and Corey Robinson. Dan and Corey share their experiences and lessons from July 2, 2004 on the Nuttall Fire.

Check out the Nuttall Fire video series on our YouTube channel!

Read about the Nuttall Fire on our Blog: www.wildfirelessons.wordpress.com

Be sure to also listen to the entire Nuttall Fire Series of Podcasts!

2017 Week of Remembrance: Why talk about Nuttall? Jun 28, 2017

For the 2017 Week of Remembrance, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center is focusing on a single shift on a single fire from 2004- the Nuttall Fire, which burned on the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona.

Why?

Listen in to found out!

Stay tuned here for more on the 2017 Week of Remembrance and the Nuttall Fire:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WildlandFireLLC

Blog:www.wildfirelessons.wordpress.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildfirelessonslearned

How NOT to Catch Your UTV on Fire. Jun 07, 2017

What if your UTV caught on fire? Yeah - it happens. In this mini-episode we get right to the point - why you need to take a real close look at the underside of your UTV.

Listen to this 5-minute episode - then go inspect that UTV!

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