The Hotshot Wake Up

Wildfire Contractors Accused of Bid Rigging in Idaho and "Drowning" the Competition. FBI Investigates After Wiretaps. Also, Hotshots and Ultra Marathons. A story about cardio and mental toughness.


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  • The FBI and DOJ indict two wildfire contract companies for bid rigging wildfire contracts.

  • Wiretaps led to evidence of collusion, territorial monopolies, and running the competition out of business.

  • The shady world of wildfire contracts.

  • I cover the story of three Hotshots running ultra marathons in the off-season.

  • Mental toughness and high cardio endurance give them an edge in competitions.

  • How training helps with the off-season blues.

  • Also, will Region 3 have a busy spring fire season?

  • Plus more.

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