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Accidents
Podcast – Lessons from 2022
Listen in to discover new information, action you can take, and nuances to facilitate learning in the wildland fire service.
LLC Incident Report Staff Picks
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center staff members share their favorite incident reports from 2022.
Lessons from 2022: AEDs
Knowing where to find your AED, how and when to use it, and how to store and maintain it are critical. Much like with a fire extinguisher, an AED must be maintained, batteries checked, and people must be trained in its use.
Lessons from 2022: Chainsaw Cuts
Looking at 2022’s reported instances of chainsaw injuries, one number jumps out: More than twice as many cuts to swampers as sawyers.
Lessons from 2022: Entrapments
In 2022, the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center recorded 12 different events that meet the NWCG definition of “Entrapment”.
2022 Incident Review Summary
Use these 10 pages to spur discussions during your Annual Fire Refresher.
2022 Year-End Infographic
The 2022 Year-End Infographic is out. Take a look. Ponder. Discuss. Then take action on the lessons.
The Likelihood of Learning from Incidents
The likelihood of a lesson influencing our behavior is greatly increased by how personal the source of the lesson is. We strive to increase the likelihood of learning for those farther removed through personalizing learning experiences.
Is Our Safety Messaging Making Us Less Safe?
If we agree that our goal is to bring folks home unharmed, but we work in an inherently hazardous environment, what is the most effective messaging to ensure intent is understood and achievable?