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Episode 19 - Transitions

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Mar 13, 2020

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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

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Mar 13, 2020

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Learning in the Wildland Fire Service

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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 32 - Chance, Pain, Healing, and Hope: 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, ba... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
89 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
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
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
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
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Episode 31 - Two More Chains – Fire Workers: 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 a... by Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
77 min listen

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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
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Episode 19 - Transitions

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