By Travis Dotson This is a plug for a podcast. The podcast is a conversation with Brit Rosso, the Director of the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center. In the discussion, we try to make sense of the super complex and convoluted topic of "identity." Some of the questions we stumble into: What does it mean … Continue reading The Importance of Identity
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“The Big Lie” Continues to Fester and Inspire
By Paul Keller Photos by Kari Greer In the Fall Issue of Two More Chains readers were asked to submit their feedback on Mark Smith’s “The Big Lie” essay. A total of 116 folks responded. To see what these folks had to say, in the Winter Issue of Two More Chains, we shared their input … Continue reading “The Big Lie” Continues to Fester and Inspire
Thoughts on fire, PTSD, and stress – Reblog from chasing fire.
There have been a few articles and news clips I’ve read on Facebook recently that provoked discussion, and motivated me to write a not-so-short opinion piece with my thoughts on the matter. Click here to read full article: Thoughts on fire, PTSD, and stress — chasing fire
If You Don’t Like the Risks, Don’t Do the Job.
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #10 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" 2017 will be my fifth season fighting fire. I don’t think I can ever recall someone telling me that my job was safe. I don’t think I can recall anyone even giving the impression that my job was … Continue reading If You Don’t Like the Risks, Don’t Do the Job.
You Have to Look at It as a Cultural Problem.
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #9 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" After reading the article, I would have to say that I agree with what is being said. How can you do a job safely when there are so many other variables that can’t always be accounted for? Ever … Continue reading You Have to Look at It as a Cultural Problem.
Rethinking Policy and Guidelines Handed Down to Us.
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #8 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" I would like to answer the questions within a single response. My reaction to reading "The Big Lie" was of complete and total agreeing with the author. Our job as wildland firefighters is dangerous, and at most times … Continue reading Rethinking Policy and Guidelines Handed Down to Us.
It’s Wrong to Believe Wildland Firefighting is a Safe Job.
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #7 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" What was your reaction after reading “The Big Lie”? After reading both the essay and the response by Dave Williams, my reaction is that this is a job that has a huge amount of assumed risk. Our agency … Continue reading It’s Wrong to Believe Wildland Firefighting is a Safe Job.
This Needs to be Said on a National Level
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #6 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" What was your reaction after reading “The Big Lie”? First reaction, this is opinion-based and one-sided. But with much thought, I realized that this is correct and written very well. There are many issues that are stated throughout … Continue reading This Needs to be Said on a National Level
Not Everyone is on the Same Page
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #5 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" I don’t necessarily believe it’s a Big Lie. Or at least the experience that I’ve had in this job is it is—and can be—very dangerous. I do agree in the fact that not everyone is on the same … Continue reading Not Everyone is on the Same Page
Finally, Someone is Saying What We All are Thinking.
This is Asheville IHC Reaction #4 - part of the Asheville Hotshots written reactions to "The Big Lie" I remember reading the essay the first time last summer while I was sitting at helibase in the rain. My supervisor had forwarded it to me and said it would be worth my time to read it. I … Continue reading Finally, Someone is Saying What We All are Thinking.