The Hotshot Wake Up

By The Hotshot Wake Up

A podcast and newsletter by firefighters about wildfire and the world. Crew Supervisor and Ex Hotshot overhead.

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How many episodes does The Hotshot Wake Up have?

The podcast currently has 205 episodes available.

The Hotshot Wake Up episodes:

May 27, 2023HUGE NEWS: As Predicted, Largest Home Insurer Will No Longer Insure New Homes Due to Wildfires and Climate Crisis. Erickson Skycranes Can Now Operate at Night With NVGs. Full Operational Update.
On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
State Farm stops new insurance policies on homes in California due to wildfires and the climate emergency.

What this means for residents in rural areas.

Did wildfire risk maps play a role?!

Erickson Skycrane can now operate at night after NVG certification.

Full operational update.

Plus more.
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46min
May 21, 2023The Struggles With Wildland Fire Relationships and Vices. A Chat With Destiny Morris. If you are a wildland firefighter or in a relationship with one, this is a must-listen.
On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
We welcome Destiny Morris. She is a relationship therapist and works with wildland firefighters, their partners and provides real-world solutions for them.

We cover everything no one wants to say out loud.

We discuss the wide spectrum of addiction and vices and talk about what wildland firefighters want from their partners and what their partners want as well in return.

If you are a wildland firefighter or if you are in a relationship with one, this is a must-listen.
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1h 17min
May 19, 2023Firefighter Tracking is Here, Arizona Implements Fireline Crew GPS. Firefighter Burned Over in Idaho and Severely Injured. Canadian Tactics V.S. U.S. Tactics. Is One Better?!
On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Arizona starts a satellite tracking program for its crews.

We talk about the technology and its integration into their programs.

Firefighters burned over in Idaho. Sustained burns on 65% of their body.

We cover this incident and talk about common denominators.

US Hotshot crews are seeing what Canadian tactics look like.

Is one way better than the other?!

Full operational update.

Plus more.
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43min
May 13, 2023Weekly Wildfire Update: Full Operational Update. Chainsaw Injuries, Are They on the Rise? FEMA Still Hasn't Compensated Calf Canyon\Hermits Peak Victims.
On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Full Operational Update.

Florida has multiple large fires. Region 3 activity increases.

Are chainsaw injuries on the rise?! We cover the new lessons learned.

The people of New Mexico, who lost everything from the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires, still haven’t seen any of the $3.95B approved for relief.

Canada is having a fire season. U.S. Hotshot crews are on their way, but managers are struggling to get IMT’s to go.

New legislation was introduced to use leased aircraft for crew shuttles.

A new market for private fire aviation companies.
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53min
May 06, 2023Alberta, Canada Gets Nuked with Lightning and Wildfires. 10's of Thousands Evacuated. Suspect Caught in Incendiary Shooting in AZ. I Interview JJ Shelley, Who is Studying Type 1 Fire Nutrition.
On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Alberta is a warzone.

A massive lightning bust starts numerous fires and forces the evacuation of thousands.
Update on the tanker crash in Australia.

New Mexico and Arizona see increased starts.

Suspect caught in Arizona shooting range fire.

A new study on wildfire meals, catering, and nutrition.

An interview with James Shelly. Study link:

Email [email protected] if you are on a Hotshot Crew and want to participate.

Plus more.
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52min
April 30, 2023Western States Move to be Less Reliant on Fed Resources. Montana Votes on $186M to Stage Resources Locally. Idaho Trains its Loggers to Fight Fire. $1.6B Wildfire Lawsuit Moves Forward in Oregon.
On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Idaho starts training its loggers to fight wildfires. Governor looking to bolster its ranks and heavy equipment contracts.

Massive $1.6B wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp moves forward in Oregon.

Parent company Berkshire Hathaway is back in familiar territory.
Montana votes on House Bill 883 to allocate $186M to stage resources locally.

Sponsors of the Bill say it’s needed because the Feds are slow to suppress and bring in resources. Huge implications for Montana firefighting companies.
Plus more.
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44min
April 15, 2023Weekly Wildfire Update: Ops Update. The East Coast Gets Slammed, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas Declare Emergencies. A Caterer Crisis. The Forest Service Chooses Caterers by Cheapest, Not Closest...
On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Full operational update

Multiple States declare Statewide emergencies for wildfires.

From Wisconsin to Rhode Island, wildfires rip.

When ordering a food unit, the Forest Service prioritizes the cheapest, not the closest.

This may incentivize caterers to cut costs and quality.

Government Accountability Office audits wildfire agencies. Finds major policy and financial issues.

Plus more.
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44min
April 09, 2023 Weekly Wildfire Update: Operation Update, Region 3 Goes PL2, and the South Gets Busy. Forest Service\BLM Give Job Series\Wage Update. New Clean Air Rule Restricts Prescribed Burns
On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Spring fire season is here. The East Coast, Florida, and the South get busy.
The Southwest, Region 3, goes PL2.
Forest Service gives job series and wage increase updates.
Department of Interior is moving forward with series implementation before FS.
A new clear air rule makes prescribed fire more difficult.
More Exemptions are needed to conduct burns if implemented.
An Agency VS Agency battle.
Plus more.
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45min
April 01, 2023Weekly Wildfire Update: Spring Fire Season is Here. Busy Day in Colorado, Oklahoma Rips, and New Mexico Sees New Starts. New Bill Introduced to Limit Wildfire Funds. What We Know.
On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Full Operational Update

Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado see a busy week of wildfire.

New Mexico pops a 300-acre fire.

A new Bill was introduced to limit the number of funds available to the Forest Service for wildfire management. We provide details.

Secretary of DOI told to “do more with less.”

Plus, much more.
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1h 15min
March 18, 2023SPECIAL GUEST: Flagstaff Hotshot and Current Smokejumper Olivia Gagliardi. Olivia Discusses the Upcoming Women In Wildland Fire Event and Her Career Path. Wyoming Left Out of Wildfire Funding Bill...
On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
Olivia Gagliardi joins us to discuss the Women in Wildland Fire Event Coming up. EVENT LINK

We also discuss Olivia’s career path from the Conservation Corps to the Flagstaff Hotshots and now Smokejumping in Missoula.
Wyoming questions the USDA and Forest Service for being the only Western State left out of the recent wildfire funding.

We cover this strange exclusion and what comes out of it.

A Full operational update.

Plus more.

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1h 2min

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How many episodes does The Hotshot Wake Up have?

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