Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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In this episode Alex and Travis chat about wildland firefighter burn injuries. 


• Why are they a bigger deal than we might think? 


• What can we do to make sure we get the treatment we need? 


• What are the lessons from past incidents? 


Get the answers by listening!!


On the Blog:



Burn Injuries - Wrong Hurts! (wildfirelessons.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/burn-injuries-wrong-hurts/)



Socks Matter (wildfirelessons.wordpress.com/2017/05/16/socks-matter/)



Other Related Materials:



NWCG Memo on Drip Torch Burn Injuries (nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/committee-correspondence/rmc-m-17-02.pdf)



Video: Drip Torch Fuel on Pants (youtu.be/2DwMMQpSSJQ)