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May 19, 2017Episode 9 - Burn Injuries, Why They’re a Big Deal
In this episode Alex and Travis chat about wildland firefighter burn injuries.
Why are they a bigger deal than we might think?
What can we do to make sure we get the treatment we need?
What are the lessons from past incidents?
Get the answers by listening!!
On the Blog:
Burn Injuries - Wrong Hurts!
Socks Matter
Other Related Materials:
NWCG Memo on Drip Torch Burn Injuries
Video: Drip Torch Fuel on Pants
22 min
May 19, 2017Burn Injuries - Why They’re a Big Deal
In this episode Alex and Travis chat about wildland firefighter burn injuries.
Why are they a bigger deal than we might think?
What can we do to make sure we get the treatment we need?

What are the lessons from past incidents?

Get the answers by listening!
On the Blog:

Burn Injuries - Wrong Hurts!

Socks Matter

Other Related Materials:

NWCG Memo on Drip Torch Burn Injuries

Video: Drip Torch Fuel on Pants
22 min
April 07, 2017 Fuel Geysers: A conversation with Ralph Gonzales
Unfortunately, when it comes to fuel geysers, there are many popular misconceptions.

True or False:

"Fuel geysers only happen when it's hot.”

“Fuel geysers only happen with chainsaws.”

“The recent chainsaw recall will fix the fuel geyser issue."

In this Podcast—that features the latest insights from Ralph Gonzales, an engineer with the U.S. Forest Service—we focus on separating fact from fiction.

Listen to this conversation. Take the Quiz!

More resources:

The National Fuel Geyser Awareness Campaign Website

Fuel Geyser Reporting Form

Read about one fuel geyser event mentioned in this podcast: Willow Peak Fire Burn Injury

33 min
April 06, 2017 Episode 8 - Fuel Geysers: A Conversation with Ralph Gonzales
Unfortunately, when it comes to fuel geysers, there are many popular misconceptions.
True or False:
"Fuel geysers only happen when it's hot.”
“Fuel geysers only happen with chainsaws.”
“The recent chainsaw recall will fix the fuel geyser issue."
In this Podcast—that features the latest insights from Ralph Gonzales, an engineer with the U.S. Forest Service—we focus on separating fact from fiction.
Listen to this conversation. Take the Quiz!
Read about one fuel geyser event mentioned in this podcast: Willow Peak Fire Burn Injury

33 min
February 15, 2017 Episode 7 - Drip Torch Leg Burns
2016 marked the eighth year in a row that the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center has received at least one report of a serious burn injury on the leg related to drip torch use. This podcast is just 7 minutes long - a little booster shot of awareness on this topic with a couple of pointers to consider.
Put fire on the ground...not on your calf.
Torch Leg Burns
2015 Burn Injuries
8 min
December 14, 2016 Scouting…High Risk?
Do you like scouting? Do you acknowledge the risk involved? Chances are you take on more exposure than you realize whenever you "go take a look". Some super dialed-in folks have died scouting:

Sawtooth Rx Entrapment (2003)

Devils Den Fatality (2006)

Frog Fire Entrapment Fatality (2015)
34 min
December 13, 2016 Episode 6 - Scouting...High Risk?
Do you like scouting? Do you acknowledge the risk involved? Chances are you take on more exposure than you realize whenever you "go take a look". Some super dialed-in folks have died scouting:
Sawtooth Rx Entrapment (2003)
Devils Den Fatality (2006)
Frog Fire Entrapment Fatality (2015)
34 min
October 26, 2016 The Bull Fire Entrapment
What is it actually like to "Wag Dodge" it? What does it feel like to realize you are in a bad spot? What are some things you can do to prepare for that moment? In this episode we hear it all directly from the survivor of an entrapment on the Bull Fire in Arizona. Don't just listen - use this story, the lessons shared, and the material linked below to learn something...it could save your skin.

Bull Fire Entrapment FLA

Would You Hesitate To Use Your Fire Shelter?

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30 min
October 25, 2016 Episode 5 - The Bull Fire Entrapment
What is it actually like to "Wag Dodge" it? What does it feel like to realize you are in a bad spot? What are some things you can do to prepare for that moment? In this episode we hear it all directly from the survivor of an entrapment on the Bull Fire in Arizona. Don't just listen - use this story, the lessons shared, and the material linked below to learn something...it could save your skin.
Bull Fire Entrapment FLA

Would You Hesitate To Use Your Fire Shelter?

30 min
October 14, 2016Lessons and Data
Where do the lessons live? In this episode we discuss the relationship between lessons and data and why it matters. Along the way we wander through the following topics:
Clocks & Clouds
Knowing where the Medical Incident Report lives
The need for humility
Communication with Medivac Helicopters
The responsibility for relevance
Data from past years: Annual Incident Review Summaries
25 min