Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense

By Ted

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense episodes:

February 06, 2026 Anne-Marie Parkinson, Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council
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The Executive Director discusses her background, the job and how she almost didn't take it, and what a perfect fit it has turned out to be.
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January 24, 2026 A Chat with Laura Capps, Supervisor of Second District Santa Barbara County
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Laura Caps discusses Edison company's interface with local customers and a short discussion on some rural roads
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29min
January 20, 2026 Perspectives on Plannimg, Permiting for Wildfire Protections of Rural Communities in Santa Barbara County
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Rob Hazard, retired Fire Marshal of Santa Barbara County Fire shares his perspective garnered from hIs decades addressing wildfire in Santa Barbara County.
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November 26, 2025 How wind behavior in the transverse mountain ranges of California affects wildfire
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Dr. Leila Caravalho, Professor of Climate and Meteorology in the Geography Department at UC Santa Barbara talks with us about the vagaries and effects of wind in Southern Santa Barbara County
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56min
October 23, 2025 Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council's Many Roles in Preparation and Protection from Wildfire and Conflagration
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Kate Furlong, SBCFSC Community Resilience Program Manager, discusses the role and future of the organization.
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59min
October 10, 2025 Lesser Known Residents of the Chaparral
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Dr. Christina Sandoval shares her Knowledge of some lesser Known residents of the Chaparral
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52min
October 08, 2025 Our Home Leveled by Wildfire
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Dr. Dennis Clegg talks about evacuating and losing his home in the Thomas Fire
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48min
August 14, 2025 Evacuation Preparation
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Stephan Doughherty, Montecito Fire Commissioner and member of Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue discuses evacuation preparedness options.
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June 17, 2025 Some History of the Southern California Chaparral Plant Community
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UCSB professor Carla D' Antonio shares with us some perspectives on the Chaparral and how it has been effected by the changes in its surroundings over thousands of years,
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58min
May 29, 2025 Steve Davis recalls and expands on his years as a wildland fire boss
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Years of experience with preparation for and extinguishing wild land fire has given Steve a unique perspective for instructing residents and firefighters in suppression and survival in wild fire
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FAQs about Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense:

How many episodes does Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.