In this episode of The Fire Break, host Steve Wolf dives into a fascinating conversation with wildfire economist and PhD candidate Emily Hope. Together, they explore the high-stakes world of aerial wildfire suppression—uncovering the billion-dollar costs, the scramble for resources, and the innovative technologies shaping the future of fire management. Emily shares surprising insights about the economics of firefighting, why Canada’s wildfires are so challenging, and how policies and strategies can shift to adapt to a hotter, drier future. This episode will leave you rethinking what it takes to battle nature’s most relentless force.