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Month: February 2017

Bad Refreshers

February 22, 2017October 2, 2019 / wildfirelessons / 6 Comments

By Travis Dotson We have all been there.  The seated refresher.  All day in a chair.  Even if the videos are good, the process gets old.  The set up is not conducive to learning - it's more likely to result in drowsiness and habitual Facebook scrolling. So why do we do it? We all know … Continue reading Bad Refreshers

Drip Torch Leg Burns

February 16, 2017October 2, 2019 / wildfirelessons / 4 Comments

By Travis Dotson   It happens often.  Second and third degree burns on the calf associated with using a drip torch.  Thats all.  Just letting you know.  You are now armed with awareness. Is that all?  Did the Lessons Learned Center just do it's job?  Think it will work? Of course we get leg burns … Continue reading Drip Torch Leg Burns

“Leadership is an inch wide and a mile deep” – National Staff Ride Workshop

February 9, 2017October 2, 2019 / wildfirelessons / 1 Comment

A student in the National Staff Ride Workshop shares her experience and insights.

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