Episode 13 - Nuttall Fire Series: Jason Virtue, helicopter crewmember | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Podcast

Chainsaws and Fire Season 2016: a chat with Travis Dotson: Travis Dotson, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Analyst, has been crunching the numbers on chainsaw incidents during the 2016 fire season. Listen in to hear his thoughts on chainsaws, and what sawyers and crew leaders might do differently based on w... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

21 min listen

Scouting...High Risk?: Do you like scouting? Do you acknowledge the risk involved? Chances are you take on more exposure than you realize whenever you "go take a look". Some super dialed-in folks have died scouting: Sawtooth Rx Entrapment (2003) Devils Den Fatality (2006) F... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

33 min listen

The Bull Fire Entrapment: What is it actually like to "Wag Dodge" it? What does it feel like to realize you are in a bad spot? What are some things you can do to prepare for that moment? In this episode we hear it all directly from the survivor of an entrapment on the Bull Fir... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

29 min listen

Emerging Lessons - 2016: Alex Viktora and Travis Dotson discuss emerging numbers and lessons from the year so far. Topics discussed include early season physical training medical emergencies, equipment burning up (including lessons about parking in the black), and tire failures... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

25 min listen

The Contractor's Dilemma: In this episode we tackle the "Contractor's Dilemma" - the idea that contract fire resources face different pressures that make some conversations about assignment risk more difficult. Is this an issue? Is it not? Take a listen and share your experien... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

23 min listen

Lessons and Data: Where do the lessons live? In this episode we discuss the relationship between lessons and data and why it matters. Along the way we wander through the following topics: Clocks & CloudsKnowing where the Medical Incident Report livesThe need for humilit... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

24 min listen

Drip Torch Leg Burns: 2016 marked the eighth year in a row that the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center has recieved at least one report of a serious burn injury on the leg related to drip torch use. This podcast is just 7 minutes long - a little booster shot of awareness o... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

7 min listen

Nuttall Fire Series: Jason Virtue, helicopter crewmember: 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 f... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

15 min listen

Burn Injuries - Why They're a Big Deal: 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 lis... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

22 min listen

Fuel Geysers: A conversation with Ralph Gonzales: Unfortunately, when it comes to fuel geysers, there are many popular misconceptions. True or False: "Fuel geysers only happen when it's hot.” “Fuel geysers only happen with chainsaws.” “The recent chainsaw recall will fix the fuel geyser issue." In this ... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

33 min listen

Nuttall Fire Series: Dan and Corey from Flagstaff IHC: 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 f... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

42 min listen

2017 Week of Remembrance: Why talk about Nuttall?: 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! ... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

17 min listen

How NOT to Catch Your UTV on Fire.: 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! Related Blog Post: This... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

5 min listen

Nuttall Fire Series: Thomas Taylor, Flagstaff IHC Sawyer: 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 th... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

41 min listen

The Importance of Identity: 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 "Id... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

49 min listen

Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior: 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... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

53 min listen

Slow and Steady: A Conversation between Travis Dotson and Andrew Addey: 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... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

44 min listen

Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say: 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... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

1 min listen

Entrapments: 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 entrapmen... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

38 min listen

Transitions: 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 by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

47 min listen

Bad Apples: 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 ... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

30 min listen

Command Presence: A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence. What is it? What does it look and sound like? How do you get it? by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

32 min listen

Learning and Leaving a Leagacy: 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 discus... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

84 min listen

An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After: 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 heal... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

54 min listen

Family Business – Two Generations Talk Fire and What’s Important Through the Years: 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... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

58 min listen

Fireline Lessons - Tangible Take-Aways from Recent Incidents: 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 o... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

50 min listen

Data Points – Your UTV is on Fire: 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 specifi... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

41 min listen

Two More Chains – Lessons from Firing Operations: 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 ... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

86 min listen

Lessons from 2022: 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... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

69 min listen

When Options Run Out: The Human Side of an Entrapment: Travis Dotson talks with Brian Crawley 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 support... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

104 min listen

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Episode 13 - Nuttall Fire Series: Jason Virtue, helicopter crewmember

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