Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

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Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center episodes

October 13, 2016Episode 4 - Lessons 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
October 07, 2016 The Contractor’s Dilemma
In this episode we tackle the "Contractor's Dilemma" - the idea that contract fire resources face different pressures that make some conversations about assignment risk more difficult. Is this an issue? Is it not? Take a listen and share your experiences with us. Tune in to get dialed!

Reports related to the discussion:

Weiser Complex Dozer Rollover (mentioned by Alex)

2014 Incident Review Summary (pg 9) (has a general description of the "dilemma")

23 min
October 06, 2016 Episode 3 - The Contractor’s Dilemma
In this episode we tackle the "Contractor's Dilemma" - the idea that contract fire resources face different pressures that make some conversations about assignment risk more difficult. Is this an issue? Is it not? Take a listen and share your experiences with us. Tune in to get dialed!

2014 Incident Review Summary (pg. 9) (has a general description of the "dilemma")
23 min
September 24, 2016 Emerging Lessons - 2016
Alex Viktora and Travis Dotson discuss emerging numbers and lessons from the year so far. Topics discussed include early season physical training medical emergencies, equipment burning up (including lessons about parking in the black), and tire failures. Tune in to get dialed!

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Rhabdomyolysis
LLR

Deer
Creek Fire Engine burn Damage RLS

Turkey Fire Camp Overrun by Fire RLS

Broadway Chainsaw Cut RLS

Crew Carrier Tire Failure RLS
25 min
September 23, 2016 Episode 2 - Emerging Lessons - 2016
Alex Viktora and Travis Dotson discuss emerging numbers and lessons from the year so far. Topics discussed include early season physical training medical emergencies, equipment burning up (including lessons about parking in the black), and tire failures. Tune in to get dialed!
2016 Incident Review Summary
25 min
August 13, 2016 Chainsaws and Fire Season 2016: a chat with Travis Dotson
Travis Dotson, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Analyst, has been crunching the numbers on chainsaw incidents during the 2016 fire season. Listen in to hear his thoughts on chainsaws, and what sawyers and crew leaders might do differently based on what he's seen so far this season.
22 min
August 12, 2016 Episode 1 - Chainsaws and Fire Season 2016: A Chat with Travis Dotson
Travis Dotson, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Analyst, has been crunching the numbers on chainsaw incidents during the 2016 fire season. Listen in to hear his thoughts on chainsaws, and what sawyers and crew leaders might do differently based on what he's seen so far this season.
22 min