DripTorch Fuel on Pants WildlandFireLLC 2017-07-01 | In this short video from the U.S. Forest Service National Technology Development Program, we see the some of the recent findings related to fuel on nomex pants.
Episode 46 - Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters WildlandFireLLC 2026-07-23 | Christina Anabel talks with Dr. Jennifer Symonds about rhabdomyolysis. They cover what rhabdo is, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and what folks in the wildland fire community can do to reduce their risk. LinksNWCG Risk Management Committee Safety Bulletin: 26-001—Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters: fs-prod-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2026-05/rmc-sb-26-001.pdf?VersionId=x6C4MP_7emFc.6W5jlCya7um75f6RzlGIdaho Panhandle National Forest Rhabdomolysis RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/idaho-panhandle-national-forest-rhabdomyolysis-2026Arizona Engine Work Capacity Test Rhabdo RLSFlat Top Mountain Fire Rhabdo RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/flat-top-mountain-fire-rhabdo-case-2017IHC PT Rhabdo RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/ihc-pt-rhabdo-case-2017National Technology and Development Program: fs.usda.gov/t-dRhabdomyolysis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment flyer— fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/safety/wct
National Chainsaw Workshop Kickback Incident WildlandFireLLC 2026-07-15 | On a Spring morning in the mountains of Northern California, a group of C-Evaluators and Regional Saw Program Managers were gathered for the final day of a national saw workshop. On the morning of the accident, the first task planned for the day was to complete the recertification, which would entail two qualified evaluators observing and formally assessing a felling operation performed by the recertifying faller. The tree he would cut was a 55” DBH, pistol-butted Douglas-fir on a steep slope. The following sequence of events can be seen in the video: First, the faller verbalizes his intent to ‘bore the guts’ to the evaluators. He then steps downslope in front of the tree, lifts the powerhead and throttles up the saw. As he begins his boring cut, his right hand holds the throttle handle with a palm-down (pronated) grip; his left hand is located near the lower corner of the handlebar with a slightly supinated grip. The kickback occurs almost immediately.For the full report, click here: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/national-chainsaw-workshop-kickback-injury-2026
Episode 45 - Incident Review Summary WildlandFireLLC 2026-06-25 | Erik Apland, Travis Dotson, and Travis Touchette discuss stories and insights collected by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center in 2025. This episode focuses on the specific takeaways highlighted by events in the field over the past year.
Reducing Severe Fire Impacts on the Forsyth Fire WildlandFireLLC 2026-06-08 | This video tells the story of UAS use in night-time defensive firing operations on the Forsyth Fire in Utah, June 2025. It evaluates three different drainages, all of which faced imminent wildfire impact. Two areas burned naturally, resulting in significant moderate and high severity damage to the soil. The third drainage was defensively fired by drone, under moderated night-time conditions. This resulted in less severe damage to the soil and the forest. The video explores the benefits of UAS and other emerging technology, highlighting some best practices for practitioners and land managers.
2025 WFLLC Annual Incident Review Summary WildlandFireLLC 2026-03-30 | 2025 Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Annual Incident Review Summarylessons.wildfire.gov/annual-incident-review-summaries
Episode 44 - Training, Humility, and Learning from Others WildlandFireLLC 2025-12-22 | Erik Apland talks with Lindsay Amundson about the importance of a culture of humility and open communication in training and mentorship. They also discuss the challenges of working with interagency qualifications while not being in a fire or land management agency.
Episode 43 - How to Use Next Gen Task Books WildlandFireLLC 2025-12-01 | Travis Dotson and Erik Apland share crucial information on how to be successful and use all the support material that comes along with NWCG Next Generation Task Books. IPTM overview: Incident Performance and Training Modernization (storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1f46750e7dc94b208cfeeb51d7f7c26c)
Episode 42 - Outliers WildlandFireLLC 2025-09-30 | Erik Apland and Travis Dotson explore “outliers” in wildland fire – unusual incidents that highlight less-discussed hazards and how we prepare ourselves to respond to events we don’t expect. To read more about each of the incidents mentioned, follow the links below:Three Creeks Fire Electrical Shock: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/three-creeks-fire-electrical-shock-2025Oregon Mop Up Electrical Shock: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/oregon-mop-up-electric-shock-2025Ninetyeight Fire Boating Accident: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/ninetyeight-fire-boating-accident-2025Controller Bay Airboat Incident: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/controller-bay-airboat-incident-2025Aggie Creek Fire Spike Camp Hit by Tree: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/aggie-creek-fire-spike-camp-hit-by-tree-2025Trees Falling on Tents Blog Post: wildfirelessons.wpcomstaging.com/2025/08/26/trees-falling-on-tents
Episode 41 - Lessons on Structure Protection Operations WildlandFireLLC 2025-08-04 | Structure Protection Specialist Hunter Bell III discusses his unusual career trajectory into wildland fire, and shares lessons on structure protection principles and the use of sprinklers to effectively protect structures without causing water damage.This discussion is a follow-up to Hunter’s blog post: wildfirelessons.wpcomstaging.com/2025/06/02/structures-get-flooded-can-we-rethink-our-tacticsDownload Hunter’s Structure Protection Handy-Dandy: Structure Protection Tactics Guide | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (lessons.wildfire.gov/library/structure-protection-tactics-guide) Sprinklers for Wildland Fire Structure Protection Video: youtube.com/watch?v=QloMXNhsBA0
Episode 40 - Humble Accountability WildlandFireLLC 2025-05-30 | Crew Captain Ben McLane describes what values-based leadership in the wildland fire service can look like in 2025. Listen in for some tangible tips on leading in a way that produces high-quality performance and maximizes well-being. This discussion is a follow-up to Ben's blog post: wildfirelessons.wpcomstaging.com/2025/05/20/humble-accountability
Episode 39 - The Importance of New Perspectives WildlandFireLLC 2025-04-22 | Orlando Genao and Erin Hurley discuss their recent multi-month detail experiences at the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) with Travis Dotson, the LLC’s Analyst. Orlando served as the LLC’s Acting Director, and Erin worked as the LLC’s Acting Operations Manager. Listen as they share their expectations, experiences, and takeaways from time spent working at the LLC.
Seeking Alignment: Six Rivers Lightning Complex and Happy Camp Complex 2023 WildlandFireLLC 2025-04-07 | To download the accompanying discussion guide, please visit: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/six-rivers-lightning-complex-and-happy-camp-complex-large-fire-strategy-2023This video from the Facilitated Learning Analysis team studying the Six Rivers Lightning Complex and Happy Complex fires explores the concept of alignment on wildland fire strategy from a variety of entities.
Accident Review Evolution WildlandFireLLC 2025-03-24 | This documentary chronicles the Forest Service's accident review journey with several perspectives from agency leaders and practitioners. Video produced by Forest Service Innovation and Organizational Learning.Opening Montage youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHIIntroduction: Sara Brown’s Story youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=2m21sFirefighting Accident Reviews in the 1970s and 1980s youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=6m15sThirtymile Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=15m52sCramer Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=25m22sAn Introspective Look at Accident Rates Over Time in the Forest Service youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=36m45sLittle Venus Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=40m08sEsperanza Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=44m21sDialogos Diagnostic Memo youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h2m27sNorcross Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h10m36sChanging a Bureaucracy youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h15m32sLeadership Learning Process youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h17m26sThe Safety Journey youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h21m34sZero Fatalities youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h35m2s“Two Camps” Conversation youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h38m41sSaddleback: The First CRP Learning Review youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h50m22sYarnell Hill Fire youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=1h57m4sEvolving Process youtube.com/watch?v=1FuWyE0-BHI&t=2h3m6s
Episode 38 - Lessons from 2024 WildlandFireLLC 2025-03-14 | Erik Apland and Travis Dotson discuss stories and insights collected by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center in 2024. This episode focuses on the specific takeaways highlighted by events in the field over the past year.
Episode 37 - Unplanned Leadership Moments WildlandFireLLC 2024-10-22 | Travis Dotson, Erik Apland, and Rebecca Sorensen discuss “unplanned leadership moments;” decisions that need to be made when the boss isn’t there.
Little Twist Fire Tree Strike Injury LLR WildlandFireLLC 2024-07-26 | On June 23, 2024, a Bonneville Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) crewmember, while assigned to the Little Twist Fire, was struck by a falling snag. The crew was actively working on a spot fire in conjunction with a type one helicopter. The forest conditions, combined with the intense rotor wash, caused what appeared to be a sound standing snag to fall over and strike the Bonneville IHC crewmember across the back of the head and shoulder, pinning them to the ground, resulting in serious injuries. The Bonneville IHC provided immediate medical care until additional medical providers could arrive to extract the crewmember by foot and agency helicopter directly to the hospital. Incident Related Documents: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/little-twist-fire-tree-strike-2024
Fire Shelter Deployment Stories Country Fire WildlandFireLLC 2024-07-18 | A 2019 fire escalated from slow-moving to wind driven, leading to an entrapment. The crew initially sheltered inside their engine, but the situation became increasingly hazardous with smoke and heat building up.National Volunteer Fire Council Behavioral Health Care Provider Directory:nvfc.org/provider-directoryNational Wildfire Coordinating Group: Mental Health Subcommittee:nwcg.gov/term/groups/mental-health-subcommittee-0US Forest Service Employee Assistance Program: fs.usda.gov/employee-services/employee-assistance-programDepartment of the Interior Employee Assistance Program:doi.gov/pmb/hr/eapNational Park Service Employee Resources:nps.gov/aboutus/work-environment-resources.htmUS Fish & Wildlife Service HR (internal link):doimspp.sharepoint.com/sites/fws-00010/SitePages/Human-Resources.aspxIncident Related Documents: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/country-fire-engine-burnover-2019
Episode 36 - 30 Years of Growth: The Wildland Fire Service After 1994 WildlandFireLLC 2024-06-10 | Kelly Woods visits with Larry Sutton, Jim Cook, and Chris Wilcox to capture their reflections on the 30 years that have passed since the watershed 1994 fire season when the wildland fire community lost 34 firefighters in the line of duty. That season changed the trajectory of the wildland fire program and was a catalyst in the development of many things we take for granted today. Larry, Jim, and Chris provide their perspective on what was happening culturally at that time and as these significant changes began. They also share lessons on how to be an agent of change.
Episode 35 - Mental Health: First Steps to Getting Help WildlandFireLLC 2024-05-24 | Kelly Woods and Travis Dotson visit with Riva Duncan and Dr. Patty O’Brien about some considerations when deciding to seek therapy, how to find a therapist, and how to get the most out of the experience when working with a therapist. The conversation covers many topics about mental health, including personal experiences related to therapy and the importance of having a support network.
The Butte Fire Staff Ride WildlandFireLLC 2024-04-01 | Over 30 years after the entrapment and shelter deployments on the Butte Fire, a group of those who were there went back to that fireground with a group of students to walk through the events and their lessons learned on that day. After the site visit, the entire group discussed the experience, including their takeaways to carry forward. The Butte Fire entrapment occurred on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho, on August 29, 1985. For more information, please visit: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/butte-fire-entrapment-1985
Episode 34 - Lessons From 2023 WildlandFireLLC 2024-03-29 | Travis Dotson and Kelly Woods talk about lessons the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center received in learning reviews and reports in 2023. Travis highlights some themes and shares his unique insights on data. Throughout the conversation, Travis and Kelly reference the Annual Incident Review Summary and the latest issue of Two More Chains which feature many of the lessons discussed and provide links to the source material. These documents can be downloaded at lessons.wildfire.gov.
Episode 33 - Firefighter Cancer and Wellbeing WildlandFireLLC 2024-03-15 | Erik Apland talks with Erin Phelps and Kat DuBose about wildland fire presumptive illness legislation, some lessons associated with filing a cancer-related claim with the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, and firefighter exposure to environmental hazards. Erin and Kat define what presumptive illness means for wildland firefighters and share their insights on when someone should file a claim, how and when additional illnesses may be added to the list, and what the agencies are doing to address wildland fire health and wellbeing.
Counter Rotating Vortex Pairs El Dorado Fire 2020 WildlandFireLLC 2024-02-15 | Describes a fire behavior phenomenon called the Counter Rotating Vortex Pair. This video was created to learn from the death of Charlie Morton, a Big Bear Hotshot squad boss, on September 17, 2020 on the El Dorado Fire.
Episode 32 - Chance, Pain, Healing, and Hope WildlandFireLLC 2024-02-07 | Kelly Woods visits with Tyler Doggett in a candid conversation about some of the mental health difficulties that often accompany a career in wildland fire. Tyler openly shares his story which includes a chance search and rescue, a shattered femur, battles with alcohol, and the loss of loved ones. It also includes the power of gaining perspective, seeking help, healing, and hope. If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 988. Incidents central to Tyler’s story: South Canyon Fire 1994: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/south-canyon-fire-entrapment-fatalities-1994Bishop Fire 2020: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/bishop-fire-seat-fatalities-2020
Episode 31 - Two More Chains – Fire Workers WildlandFireLLC 2023-12-15 | Travis Dotson and Erik Apland discuss the most recent issue of the quarterly publication Two More Chains centered on the wildland fire worker. Travis and Erik talk about the history and explore a few of the hot buttons we face today as fire seasons and the workforce change. Download the issue at: lessons.wildfire.gov/two-more-chains
Episode 30 - Data Points – Your UTV is on Fire WildlandFireLLC 2023-11-20 | Kelly Woods and Travis Dotson discuss the latest edition of Data Points that focuses on UTV fires. Data Points is the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center publication designed to highlight a collection of similar events that signal a need for specific action. The action recommended here: Equip all UTVs with an accessible and serviceable fire extinguisher. Data Points can be found on our website: www.lessons.wildfire.gov. Click on the products tab on the menu bar.
Episode 29 - Two More Chains – Lessons from Firing Operations WildlandFireLLC 2023-09-29 | Kelly Woods and Travis Dotson discuss incidents featured in the latest issue of Two More Chains, the quarterly publication produced at the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center. Each of the featured incidents involves firing operations. Their lessons are diverse and meaningful. More information on each of these incidents can be found on our website, www.lessons.wildfire.gov. Click on the Incident Review Database tab and start searching. Two More Chains | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov) (lessons.wildfire.gov/two-more-chains)
Rapid Lesson Sharing Lost Horse Creek Fire 2023 WildlandFireLLC 2023-08-25 | Leaders from an incident management team and the BLM discuss lesson sharing related to a burn injury which occurred on the Lost Horse Creek Fire in Alaska in August of 2023.
Episode 28 - Lessons from 2022 WildlandFireLLC 2023-05-19 | Kelly Woods and Travis Dotson discuss lessons collected at the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center in 2022. The centerpiece of the conversation is recent analysis of incident reports and learning reviews submitted by the field. Listen in to discover new information, action you can take, and nuances to facilitate learning.
Episode 27 - Learning and Leaving a Legacy WildlandFireLLC 2023-03-08 | Kelly Woods talks with Sarah Fisher and Chad Fisher about what learning in the wildland fire service means to them. Sarah and Chad describe their different experiences landing them both near the top of their respective organizations. They each discuss their path and the lessons they learned along the way. Throughout the conversation, Sarah and Chad highlight their perspectives on learning and legacy. They also provide a glance into their world balancing careers and family time.
Rapid Lesson Shared: Short Haul Site Selection WildlandFireLLC 2022-09-14 | On August 10, 2022, while assigned to the Big Swamp Fire, Collin Hagan was fatally injured when he was struck by a falling tree. The purpose of this learning product is to provide the field a general reference for what a short haul site could be. Always remember that final site approval is ultimately up to the helicopter pilot and crew. An in-depth narrative from the perspective of the participants and other lessons learned are forthcoming as part of the Big Swamp Serious Accident Investigation.For more information on the Big Swamp Fire, please visit: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/big-swamp-fire-hit-by-tree-fatality-2022
MiddleForkAudioUpdateEnglish WildlandFireLLC 2022-08-31 | This video is part of the Middle Fork Complex Tree Strike Fatality Facilitated Learning Analysis. This incident occurred on August 23,02021 in Oregon. For more information visit: wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/middle-fork-complex-hit-by-tree-fat
MiddleForkFLA Spanish WildlandFireLLC 2022-08-31 | This video is narrated in Spanish and is part of the Middle Fork Complex Tree Strike Fatality Facilitated Learning Analysis. This incident took place on August 23, 2021 in Oregon. For more information visit: wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/middle-fork-complex-hit-by-tree-fat
Episode 26 - When Options Run Out: The Human Side of an Entrapment WildlandFireLLC 2022-08-26 | 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: Bridger Foothills Fire Entrapment and Shelter Deployment 2020 | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov) (lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/bridger-foothills-fire-entrapment-and-shelter-deployment-2020)
Episode 25 - Fireline Lessons - Tangible Take-Aways from Recent Incidents WildlandFireLLC 2022-05-26 | 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 (lessonslearned-prod-media-bucket.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/summary/2021%20Incident%20Review%20Summary.pdf)
Family Business - Two Generations Talk Fire and Whats Important Through the Years. WildlandFireLLC 2021-12-16 | 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.
Episode 24 - Family Business – Two Generations Talk Fire and What’s Important Through the Years WildlandFireLLC 2021-12-16 | 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.
Rocky Mountain National Park Lessons Learned Partnerships WildlandFireLLC 2021-12-07 | Leaders from Rocky Mountain National Park and cooperators discuss lessons learned in developing partnerships prior to needing them.
Rocky Mountain National Park 2020 Fires Lessons Learned WildlandFireLLC 2021-12-07 | Leaders from Rocky Mountain National Park detail lessons learned during the 2020 fire season where the two largest fires in Colorado history burned near the park and 30,000 acres burned within the park boundary.
Episode 23 - Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior WildlandFireLLC 2021-09-16 | 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.
Episode 22 - An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After WildlandFireLLC 2021-06-17 | 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: Mudd Fire Engine Entrapment 2006 | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov) (lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/mudd-fire-engine-entrapment-2006)
Tree Felling Accidents - What the Numbers Say WildlandFireLLC 2021-04-27 | On this episode of our podcast, Travis Dotson and Alex Viktora discuss the Tree Felling Accident Analysis – a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents. Topics covered include:Predicting Tree ReactionsHung-Up TreesHelmetsTwo People at the BaseArea ControlEscape RoutesAccidents During TrainingIf you have anything to do with chainsaws on the fireline…tune in.Download the report at: wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/tree-felling-accident-analysis
Episode 21 - Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say WildlandFireLLC 2021-04-22 | 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: Tree Felling Accident Analysis | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov) (lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/tree-felling-accident-analysis)
Episode 20 - Command Presence WildlandFireLLC 2020-08-03 | A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence. What is it?What does it look and sound like? How do you get it?
Facilitated Learning Analysis: An Introduction WildlandFireLLC 2020-06-24 | This video introduces the Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA) history, key concepts and processes which is used to review many accidents and incidents. The video is intended to relieve the concerns and fears of employees and supervisors who need to participate in an FLA as well as to educate all firefighters on how FLAs are used for sharing lessons learned. The video was produced by the USFS National Technology and Development Program – Missoula.
Episode 19 - Transitions WildlandFireLLC 2020-03-13 | 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 (lessonslearned-prod-media-bucket.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2023-02/Two_More_Chains_Fall_2018_Final.pdf) .
Wildland Firefighter Health Effects Study- A Brief Overview WildlandFireLLC 2019-09-09 | This video provides a brief overview of a new approach to examine the potential health effects that wildland firefighters may experience working on wildland fires. This effort is a collaboration between the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH), the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service. As you will see in the video, a NIOSH team actually goes into the field on a wildfire in Idaho to test members of the Sawtooth Interagency Hotshot Crew on potential impacts to their overall health, including effects to their hearts, lungs, kidneys, and hearing.For more information on this study, please contact the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfirelessons.net/aboutus). As results of this effort are made available, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center will share them (www.wildfirelessons.net.)
Howe Ridge Fire Initial Response WildlandFireLLC 2019-08-01 | The intent of this video is to capture the basic chronology events during the first 36 hours of the Howe Ridge Fire, ignited by lightning in Glacier National Park on the evening of August 11, 2018. The National Park Service Regional Division of Fire and Aviation Management sent a team to complete a video documenting the first 36 hours of the Howe Ridge Fire so that other similar areas can learn from these circumstances. The National Park Service believes the video will be of value to the wildland fire community to learn more about the fire's extreme behavior, and so that residents living in areas prone to wildfire in the northern Rockies can better prepare themselves for evacuation proceedings.
Beaver Soup Rx Motor Vehicle Accident WildlandFireLLC 2019-07-03 | On May 10, 2019, a Range Specialist (RS) from the Lincoln Ranger District on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (HLF), volunteered to assist with the Beaver Soup Prescribed Fire on the Helena Ranger District. On May 11th, 2019, the RS was involved in an accident that destroyed a Forest Service pickup truck while driving to the prescribed fire on the neighboring district approximately 57 miles away for an 0800 briefing.No major injuries occurred. A Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA) was ordered to review the conditions and systems surrounding the incident. Other topics that arose included proper post-accident processes, determining when an employee should return to work following a severe incident, communication during and after an incident, and the different roles and responsibilities during an incident.
Slow and Steady: A Conversation between Travis Dotson and Andrew Addey WildlandFireLLC 2019-05-29 | Source:podbean.com/media/share/pb-tj68w-b2b81cSlow and Steady: A Conversation between Travis Dotson and Andrew AddeyAndrew 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.
