Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center – Details, episodes & analysis

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Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

Frequency: 1 episode/81d. Total Eps: 46

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Episode 36 - 30 Years of Growth: The Wildland Fire Service After 1994

Episode 36

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 01:13:43

Kelly Woods visits with Larry Sutton, Jim Cook, and Chris Wilcox to capture their reflections on the 30 years that have passed since the watershed 1994 fire season when the wildland fire community lost 34 firefighters in the line of duty. That season changed the trajectory of the wildland fire program and was a catalyst in the development of many things we take for granted today. Larry, Jim, and Chris provide their perspective on what was happening culturally at that time and as these significant changes began. They also share lessons on how to be an agent of change.

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Episode 35 - Mental Health: First Steps to Getting Help

Episode 35

Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 01:15:46

Kelly Woods and Travis Dotson visit with Riva Duncan and Dr. Patty O’Brien about some considerations when deciding to seek therapy, how to find a therapist, and how to get the most out of the experience when working with a therapist. The conversation covers many topics about mental health, including personal experiences related to therapy and the importance of having a support network.

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Episode 26 - When Options Run Out: The Human Side of an Entrapment

Episode 26

Friday, August 26, 2022 • Duration 01:44:02

Travis Dotson talks with Brian Crowley 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 supporting each other during the tough times.

To read the Bridger Foothills Facilitated Learning Analysis visit: Bridger Foothills Fire Entrapment and Shelter Deployment 2020 | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov)

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Episode 25 - Fireline Lessons - Tangible Take-Aways from Recent Incidents

Episode 25

Thursday, May 26, 2022 • Duration 50:20

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 of accident reports from the previous fire year. Tune in for some wild stories and a few handy lessons from real-life events.

Follow along or plan your next training day with the 2021 Incident Review Summary

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Episode 24 - Family Business – Two Generations Talk Fire and What’s Important Through the Years

Episode 24

Thursday, December 16, 2021 • Duration 57:38

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 the same. Beth and Allison also offer insights on leadership, identity, difficult decisions, and family.

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Episode 23 - Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior

Episode 23

Thursday, September 16, 2021 • Duration 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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Episode 22 - An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After

Episode 22

Thursday, June 17, 2021 • Duration 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:

Mudd Fire Engine Entrapment 2006 | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov)

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Episode 21 - Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say

Episode 21

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • Duration 00:49

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: Tree Felling Accident Analysis | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov)

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Episode 20 - Command Presence

Episode 20

Monday, August 3, 2020 • Duration 31:43

A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence.

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Episode 19 - Transitions

Episode 19

Friday, March 13, 2020 • Duration 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.

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