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Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Ben Palm

Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Ben Palm

FromArizona State Parks and Trails Podcast


Remembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots: A conversation with Ben Palm

FromArizona State Parks and Trails Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ben Palm, former fire chief for the town of Yarnell, joins Arizona State Parks team member Ken "Gecko" Sliwa for a conversation to remember the hotshots who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013. Ben served as the Yarnell Fire Chief after the fire up through 2019, and currently works as the department's Assistant Chief and a Liaison Officer on Incident Management Teams for wildland fires.Learn more about the Firewise program and creating defensible space around property to protect it from wildfire at dffm.az.gov/fire/prevention/firewise.
Released:
Jun 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Do you enjoy outdoor recreation, or want to learn more about Arizona’s outdoor scene? You know…Camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, and more! Join us every other Wednesday as we discuss adventure, beautiful places, and hidden treasures in Arizona’s state parks! Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor veteran or someone looking to get into outdoor recreation, there’s something in this podcast for you!