This publication provides honest information, resources, and conversation-starters to give wildland firefighters—and their families and support networks—helpful tools.
2022 Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) – It’s Yellow
We always want to make sure we are "on the same page." Having an up to date IRPG helps. The 2022 version of this super handy pocket guide is now available. There are some key changes.
2021 Incident Review Summary
This post is about the 2021 Incident Review Summary - all of the past year's wildland fire incidents summarized in 10 pages.
I Want to See What Happens Next
I hope that we can move forward to shape what will come, in our lives and on the land.
Refusing Risk – Authority and the Judgement of Emotion
When a situation seems questionable you are the judge and arbiter, and that’s a lot more difficult and demanding than just following orders.
Protect Yourself
Nobody is expecting the bad thing when it actually happens and it often happens very quickly. This means you are only going to have what you have on when the surprise shows up.
The Notes are There You Just Have to Find Them
Emotions and Wildfire, breathes and moves like a song. We all experience it on the line or at the house as a new Crewmember, Squad Boss, Engine Boss, AFMO, Lover, Husband, Wife, Son or Daughter.
2021 Year End Infographic
This simple 2 pager is just a few quickly compiled tallies and a handful of lessons.
That Elusive Thing Called Balance
We’d like you to meet two women from the fire service living a life filled with joy, struggle, loss, adventure, and tough decisions—just like many of us.
Cracking the Code
As a Korean woman on a shot crew, part of my code-switching strategy was to appear a little less feminine and more masculine.