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Month: April 2021

Tree Felling Accidents…What The Numbers Say

April 27, 2021May 4, 2021 / wildfirelessons / Leave a comment

Listen to a discussion about the Tree Felling Accident Analysis – a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents. 

CAUTION – The Pack Test Involves Risk

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 / wildfirelessons / 2 Comments

These incidents remind us that this annual endeavor may in fact be a walk in the park -- but that does not mean it is free from danger.

Do You Use ‘Hedge Words’? (“So, Do You Kinda Know What I Mean?”) It’s Time to Stop!

April 20, 2021 / wildfirelessons / 1 Comment

Hedge words make statements less forceful or assertive. While they are sometimes intended for politeness, they often end up "softening" the message. This can undermine our credibility and make us appear less confident.

Heroes and Dragon Slayers

April 13, 2021 / wildfirelessons / 11 Comments

You can buy belt buckles, T-shirts, and caps that proclaim you are “America’s Bravest” or that you are a “Dragon Slayer.” Are you?

LLC Staff Picks 2020

April 6, 2021 / wildfirelessons / Leave a comment

The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) staff reads lots of reports. In this post the LLC staff members share their favorite reports from 2020.

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