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More episodes from "Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center"

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  Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior

  9/16/2021

  53:10

  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.
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  An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After

  6/17/2021

  53:30

  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: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/mudd-fire-engine-ent
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  Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say

  4/22/2021

  0:49

  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:  https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/tree-felling-accident-analysis
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  Command Presence

  8/3/2020

  31:43

  A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence.  What is it? What does it look and sound like?  How do you get it?
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  Transitions

  3/13/2020

  46:47

  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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  Slow and Steady: A Conversation between Travis Dotson and Andrew Addey

  5/29/2019

  43:30

  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. 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.
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  Entrapments

  7/17/2018

  38:28

  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 entrapments, what they really are, why we're reluctant to use the term “Entrapment”—and why we should use this term more often. To read more about entrapments in 2017, check out the 2017 Annual Incident Review Summary (Download Now). Curious to know more about the Wagon Box incident that is discussed in this podcast? Check it out here.
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  Bad Apples

  5/28/2018

  29:44

  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 some of you may have never heard of. For more on the topics of Bad Apples, Paul Gleason, and this mystery fire, be sure to check out the Spring 2018 Issue of Two More Chains.
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  The Importance of Identity

  12/6/2017

  48:59

  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 "Identity."  Travis and Brit tackle a wide range of topics, including: What does it mean to be "All-In?" What are all the ways your identity can get "smashed"? What do we struggle with when we leave the fireline? Do you "throw rocks" at folks struggling with retirement? For even more on the topic of Identity, be sure to check out the Fall 2017 Issue of Two More Chains.  
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  Nuttall Fire Series: Thomas Taylor, Flagstaff IHC Sawyer

  7/4/2017

  40:31

  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 the Nuttall Fire podcast, we hear from Thomas Taylor.  Thomas has had a remarkable fire career. He was at H-4 when the Nuttall Fire came to life.  Thomas takes us through July 2, 2004 and beyond in this podcast. Check out the Nuttall Fire video series on our YouTube channel!   Read about the Nuttall Fire on our Blog: www.wildfirelessons.wordpress.com Be sure to also listen to the entire Nuttall Fire Series of Podcasts!