Here are some numbers and a few lessons from incidents that occurred during the first half of 2020 (January - June).
Health/Medical
The Ins and Outs of Hydration
Hydration specific to wildland firefighters.
Summer Camp – Using Wildland Fire Assignments to Escape from “Real Life”
Operational engagement can be an addictive coping mechanism in its own convoluted way.
So Who the Heck is MPHAT?
The Wildland Fire Medical and Public Health Advisory Team was established to lead COVID-19 planning, prevention, and mitigation for wildland fire operations.
COVID-19 Mitigations: Effective or Reactive?
This article is about one Hotshot Superintendent's experience implementing COVID-19 mitigations.
Heat Stress: It’s Not Just about Drinking Water
Content Provided by National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) Heat Stress. Heat Cramps. Heat Exhaustion. Heatstroke... Heat-Related Injury (HRI). More than likely, you’ve heard these terms or possibly experienced symptoms yourself? At some point, we’ve all probably been on a hillside somewhere (listening to or) assisting with a medevac for a possible heat-related injury. If … Continue reading Heat Stress: It’s Not Just about Drinking Water
Throwing Us a Monkey Wrench of Historic Proportions
[This article is featured in the Spring 2020 Issue of Two More Chains.] By Bre Orcasitas The Era Before COVID-19 If you stop and think about it, normal annual preparation and implementation of wildland fire resources is akin to a well-rehearsed orchestra whose members all know their part and come in on cue. An orchestra … Continue reading Throwing Us a Monkey Wrench of Historic Proportions
Improvements and Updates on Our Medical Kits
This article is about options for improving wildland fire medical kits.
Revisiting the Strep Throat Outbreak on the Frye Fire
This article revisits a Strep Throat Outbreak on the Frye Fire in 2017. Some of the lessons might help us imagine what we may soon face.
Are You a Practicing EMT? Maybe Not
This article is about Wildland Fire EMTs. When you inquire “Are you an EMT?” do you really know what you’re asking for?