"In my research, I found that crews that make a point to do regular learning-based discussions can help their people put intense fire experiences into perspective."
Risk
Is LCES Dead?
The following thoughts and observations are derived from my own perspective that is based on 25 seasons filled with two shelter deployments, plenty of near misses, getting hit with branches because I was mesmerized by how awesome falling a burning snag is, falling asleep while driving, falling out on hikes (because I suck at hiking, smoke too much). Oh yeah, as well as one divorce and four or five failed relationships.
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Fuel Geysering
Be Aware: Gasoline being used during the warming months—May, June, July—may be more susceptible to geysering than in previous years.
COVID-19 Risks: Do More Vehicles Mean More Risk? A Quantitative Approach
This article suggests some risk management tools to consider when weighing risks related to COVID-19 and Wildland Fire.
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
The Northern Rockies Training Center’s Tree Hazard Identification Simulation
Tree Hazard Identification Simulation: It is a tool that may allow you to retain some “slides”, increase your margin, or just flat out practice in an environment that is “safe to fail”.
A Conversation with Annie Schmidt of the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
In February, Annie Schmidt, Program Specialist with the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FAC Net), featured a conversation she had with Travis Dotson, Analyst with the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LCC), on FAC Net’s blog. A few days later, we shared that conversation on this LLC blog site: https://wildfirelessons.wordpress.com/2020/02/18/understanding-complexity-and-risk-in-the-wildland-fire-environment-an-interview-with-travis-dotson. In her conversation with Travis, … Continue reading A Conversation with Annie Schmidt of the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
Do the Exercises
Each year the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center analyzes and summarizes reported incidents to create an Incident Review Summary. Each summary includes exercises to aid crew leaders and instructors with facilitation. (Pro-tip: Do the exercises.)
First the Tree Tries to Kill Him – Then the Bureaucratic Aftermath Does the Same
Kevin Reese lived the nightmare. He got mangled doing the job we all love. He survived the injury, but the bureaucratic aftermath almost killed him.
Wear Your Helmet – The No Brainer
Wear your helmet - no brainer, but wear your chinstrap?