Podcasts about wildland firefighters

The Great CJ joined me in the Airstream to talk about 3 incredible fundraisers for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. One of those incredible fundraisers is happening Saturday April 26th. Tune in to hear more about these fundraisers and the tremendous impact they have on Wildland Firefighters and their families.

After years of pushing for reforms, federal wildland firefighters have just secured a permanent pay increase. Part of the continuing resolution Congress passed this week included legislation to create a new pay system for front line workers. But federal union leaders are still looking at a number of other challenges facing wild land firefighters here with the latest Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on January 19th 2025, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses the parallels between Wildland Firefighters and Zen practice this talk was given after Jomon co-led a retreat for Wildland Firefighters. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Over the last few years, more information has come out about the long-term health risks of wildland firefighting, which most recently has included carcinogen exposure.

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Host Luke Barrett is joined by the Incredible Laura Ward. She had a full career in the Wildland Firefighter world. Laura started off her career as a GS-1 and working her way up the career ladder to become the Lolo National Forest Fire Management Officer. Laura was also named Fire Management Officer of the year! She has had a great impact on the Wildland Fire community and she's still involved by helping with fundraisers for Wildland Firefighters such as the Putt n Pull.

As climate change causes wildfires to become more frequent and devastating, wildland firefighters are often the last line of defense protecting homes and communities. But these crucial public servants are stretched thin and underpaid, and a temporary pay raise for federal firefighters will expire at the end of September unless Congress acts. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In today's Federal Newscast, federal wildland firefighters appear a step closer to securing a permanent pay raise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Luke Barrett is joined virtually by National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Max Alonzo and Steve Gutierrez. Max and Steve joined the podcast to share the disparages in Wildland Firefighting such as earning a livable wage, retirement, support. housing, and better health screenings. If you fight fire long enough you will know someone diagnosed with cancer and for me it's been several friends diagnosed with aggressive cancer. I lost one friend to cancer and we had just jumped a fire together a few months prior. If Wildland Firefighters receive better health screenings these cancers will be caught at a manageable stage and treatment will be more successful. Help the Union get these much needed changes by calling your state representative, congressman, or any politician and urging them to support Wildland Firefighters. For more information go to www.nffe.org

This is part two of our conversation with Miguel Zeran.Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a retired Marine Master Sergeant, PhD candidate, and a coach at Building the Elite.He's a former Force Recon Marine who holds a bachelor's in Health & Wellness, a master's in Kinesiology, and is in his third year of doctoral pursuits in Human & Sport Performance. He is a CSCS, CPT, SFG1, and trained Health Coach sitting for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) board exam this year.He has spent over 14 years teaching, coaching, and training military and first responder populations in Marine Reconnaissance, the US Air National Guard, the Naval Special Warfare component of the Chilean Navy, Wildland Firefighters in the BLM and US Forest Service, Municipal/Structure Firefighters, and Law Enforcement.His operational experience across multiple countries and conflicts, alongside his educational pursuits and training, has afforded him a unique perspective on what it takes to gain and maintain health, wellness, and fitness sufficient to succeed in any clime and place.If you want to work with Miguel, you can see our coaching options on our website and learn more about him and his approach to performance health coaching here. You can also reach him directly at Miguel@Buildingtheelite.comTimestamps:00:00:22 Health Coach Certification Explained00:05:47 Miguel's PHD Dissertation00:12:26 What Does a Career Look Like for a Firefighter?00:15:20 Taking Care of Our Firefighters in the Face of Growing Fire Seasons00:19:56 What Drew Miguel to Building The Elite00:28:08 Best & Worst Advice Miguel Was Ever Given00:30:00 Outro

Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a retired Marine Master Sergeant, PhD candidate, and a coach at Building the Elite.He's a former Force Recon Marine who holds a bachelor's in Health & Wellness, a master's in Kinesiology, and is in his third year of doctoral pursuits in Human & Sport Performance. He is a CSCS, CPT, SFG1, and trained Health Coach sitting for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) board exam this year.He has spent over 14 years teaching, coaching, and training military and first responder populations in Marine Reconnaissance, the US Air National Guard, the Naval Special Warfare component of the Chilean Navy, Wildland Firefighters in the BLM and US Forest Service, Municipal/Structure Firefighters, and Law Enforcement. His operational experience across multiple countries and conflicts, alongside his educational pursuits and training, has afforded him a unique perspective on what it takes to gain and maintain health, wellness, and fitness sufficient to succeed in any clime and place.If you want to work with Miguel, you can see our coaching options on our website and learn more about him and his approach to performance health coaching here. You can also reach him directly at Miguel@Buildingtheelite.comTimestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Miguel Zeran00:01:45 Cliff Notes of Miguel's History00:04:38 Difference Between Recon & Forced Recon00:06:59 How was the Transition from Reconnaissance Marines to MARSOC Perceived?00:09:45 Selection Course Differences in Recon and Forced Recon 00:12:31 Where Do The 3 Communities Stand Now? (Recon, Force Recon, MARSOC)00:14:08 What It's Like Watching People Go Through What You Went Through00:15:26 What Did You Learn About People in Selection?00:17:00 Advice For Preparing For Recon Marines00:20:03 Swimming Requirements in Recon00:22:07 Later Phases of Training00:23:06 Living in Chile With Family While Serving00:24:20 Transitioning from the United States to Chile00:28:56 Level of Professionalism and Quality Control In Central/South American SOF 00:31:24 Budgetary Contrast For Food, Equipment, etc.00:34:35 Working on Your PHD After Retirement00:36:53 Miguel's Take on Higher Education for Marines00:40:40 Education as a Tool to Reintegrate Into Society00:42:10 Outro

Summer is high season for wildland fires, but even now they're a growing problem. This month alone there were more than 300 blazes on public land. There have also been 65 fires here in Virginia since the first of the year. Putting out those fires can be dangerous work, but about 17,000 people hired to […]

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On today's show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I welcome Kelly Martin to discuss the new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission's report to Congress, everything happening with the workforce, legislation, and beneficial fire. The Presidential Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission was established in 2022. Kelly was one of 500 applicants who applied to voluntarily serve on this 50-member Commission. She was selected to fill the primary seat representing Wildland Firefighters. Kelly's 35-year federal career as a wildland firefighter provided invaluable technical and subject matter expertise to the Commission, ultimately obtaining unanimous consensus on comprehensive workforce reforms (see recommendations 84-103 in the Commission report). Kelly is also the co-founder and past President of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the public, agency officials, and members of congress with real life lived experiences to promote urgent modernization reforms for the federal wildland fire program. Her organization provides education and advocates on behalf of thousands of federal wildland firefighters. She is also a current Burn Boss for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), mentoring and coaching other TNC employees and nonprofit organizations to help them become more skilled and proficient in applying “good fire” on the landscape. Her current work includes providing leadership for the Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (WTREX) and other Training Exchanges (TREX) events throughout the US. Beginning in 2024 Kelly will begin her 2 year tenure as President of the International Association of Wildland Fire, a group she has been working with for close to 10 years. IAWF is dedicated to uniting the global wildland fire community in sharing knowledge and expertise through conferences, workshops, and creating position papers relative to contemporary wildland fire issues. Kelly has extensive experience as a field practitioner serving as a Complex Burn Boss; Fire Behavior Analyst; Operations Section Chief and has served on Type 1 and Type 2 Interagency Incident Management Teams for over 20 years. Her capstone career promotion was becoming and the first female and one of the longest-serving Chief Fire and Aviation Management Officer at Yosemite National Park from 2006-2019. It's a fantastic conversation.

On Today's show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I am happy to have Mental Health Counselor and Educator Dani Shedden. We discuss the process of reintegrating back into the “real world” after a wildfire season, bad habits to recognize, and solutions for first responders who are struggling. We also talk about the family side of things and what friends and loved ones can expect, the struggles they have, and communication methods to help their firefighters through this process. It is a great conversation that's an excellent listen for any first responder and their friends and family. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. It allows us to donate generously to firefighter charities and supports all the content we provide. You also receive all of our article archives, more podcast episodes, Monday morning workouts, entered into our giveaways, recipes, and more.

While females make up 10-12% of the wildland fire workforce, very little is known about them from a research perspective. Katie Christison, a Ph. D. student at the University of Montana, joins host Charlie Palmer to discuss her research focusing upon how female wildland firefighters (wlff) may be challenged to maintain thermoregulation and hydration balance due to hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle. Katie also discusses some of the other gaps in our understanding of the female wlff experience, and upcoming research that might fill in these holes.    As mentioned at the end of this podcast, UM graduate student Luke Santore is examining wlff wellbeing. To access Luke's survey, scan the QR code below, or go to tinyurl.com/wlffwellbeing  

Wildfire season is always tough for those who do the grueling work. This year federal firefighters are also facing the possibility o steep pay cuts.

You've seen it and you've smelled it all summer long: smoke from the wildfires in Canada. Over the past three months, more than 5,000 wildfires have burned across Canada, scorching more than 27 million acres. Some Minnesotans have been on the front line of fighting the flames. Our state has been answering the call for help thanks to something called the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact. It's a partnership where Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Manitoba and Ontario have all agreed to help each other out with firefighting. So far three different groups of Minnesota firefighters have been sent to Manitoba. Lori Barrow is a Forester with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and joined Minnesota Now after spending 18 days working to fight wildfires.

Wildland firefighters could face a hefty pay cut this fall unless Congress takes action before then. KTAR's Taylor Tasler joins Jeff to discuss the cut and how this could make it harder to retain firefightersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GPPR Senior Podcast Editor Eleazar Weissman (MPP' 24) speaks with Riva Duncan, Vice-President Of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, about the most pressing issues impacting the wildland firefighting community. In this podcast, Riva shares her perspective on the policy issues that matter to wildland firefighters and what can be done to ensure they can accomplish their mission.

Nutrition plays a vital role in the well-being and performance of wildland firefighters, shaping their physical and mental resilience in the face of demanding and dangerous conditions. In this episode, we continue the previous discussions around human performance and nutrition. This time, we look into the policy changes for how our wildland firefighters are fed during fire assignments. Joining us is the perfect guest for this conversation. James Shelley is not only well-versed in the world of wildland firefighting, being a wildland firefighter himself; he is also versed in nutrition since he is currently a dietetics student at the University of Alaska. Just this year, he became the owner of Frontier Performance Nutrition, where the goal is to change the game for those living high-performance, time-demanding lifestyles.   James shares his journey from U.S. Marine Vet to firefighting to studying dietetics, discovering his passion for nutrition while working as a dog musher in Alaska. He soon found similarities between sled dogs and wildland firefighters, especially when it comes to nutrition. James highlights the need for individualized nutrition, improved meal quality, and increased communication among firefighters. He dives deep into hydration, electrolyte sources, and the challenges of implementing nutrition initiatives. Addressing the party culture and alcohol consumption among firefighters, James emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of reliable research. Join us as we explore the path to better nutrition and policy changes for wildland firefighters, striving for a healthier and safer future. 

Working the front lines of America's wildfires is a difficult and dangerous job, but that doesn't mean everyone who signs up is chasing adventure. While physical and mental challenges are part of the attraction, what draws many to the field is the camaraderie that comes with working in an unpredictable environment alongside a committed crew. And what makes a great firefighter isn't a high tolerance for risk so much as the ability to be calm and assertive no matter what the day brings. In this episode, we speak to a trio of firefighters about how and why they fell in love with one of the most demanding jobs out there. The Outside Podcast is made possible by Outside+ subscribers. Learn about the many benefits of a subscription and sign up now at outsideonline.com/podplus.

Murphy Woodhouse knows how tough wildland firefighting can be. Before he became a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, he fought fires all around the West as an Idaho-based crew member. He's with Emma today to talk about the longterm health risks firefighters face and a new tool that could change the way we think about firefighter safety. We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so we can make City Cast Boise an even better, more useful podcast for you. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 5 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Can't get enough of us?! We get it. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Assistant Fire Management Officer Eric Ward to learn about the Kansas Forest Service Mitigation Project and how it helps to train our next generation of wildland firefighters while also reducing wildfire risk on public lands. Learn more about the wildland fire management program: https://www.kansasforests.org/fire_management/ Check out our website for information on keeping your home and community safe from wildfires: https://www.kansasforests.org/fire_management/prevention.html

House Committee on Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on H.R. 188, H.R. 932, “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act", “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”, “FIRESHEDS Act”, “Direct Hire to Fight Fires", “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”, “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023” and “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 188 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2022”; H.R. 934 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes; H.R. 1450 (Rep. Fulcher), “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act”; H.R. 1726 (Rep. Tokuda), “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Moore of Utah), “FIRESHEDS Act”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Issa), “Direct Hire to Fight Fires”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Valadao), “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023”; and H.R. _____ (Rep. Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” Legislative Hearing on H.R. 188, H.R. 932, “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act", “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”, “FIRESHEDS Act”, “Direct Hire to Fight Fires", “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”, “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023” and “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” | Federal Lands Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM Tags: Federal Lands On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 188 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2022”; H.R. 934 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes; H.R. 1450 (Rep. Fulcher), “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act”; H.R. 1726 (Rep. Tokuda), “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Moore of Utah), “FIRESHEDS Act”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Issa), “Direct Hire to Fight Fires”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Valadao), “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023”; and H.R. _____ (Rep. Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” Witnesses and Testimony Panel I: To Be Announced Panel II [Forest Management Bills]: Mr. Troy Heithecker Associate Deputy Chief U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. [All bills] Mr. Robert Dugan Chairman Placer County Water Agency Auburn, CA [H.R. 188] Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council Portland, OR [H.R. 1450] Mr. Jamie Johansson President California Farm Bureau Sacramento, CA [H.R. 3522] Panel III [Fire Suppression Bills]: Ms. Riva Duncan Fire Chief Umpqua National Forest U.S. Forest Service (Retired) Vice President, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Asheville, NC [H.R. 3499] Mr. Rick Goddard Managing Director Caylym Technologies International Fresno, CA [H.R.3389] Mr. Laurence Crabtree U.S. Forest Service (Retired) Bieber, California [H.R. 934] Mr. Jonathan Godes President of Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Glenwood Springs City Councilor, Glenwood Springs, CO [H.R. ___(Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023”] [Minority Witness]

What can life after wildland firefighting look like? With the issues facing wildland firefighters these days (including but not limited to: abysmal pay, nonexistent benefits and perpetually being let down by elected officials who suggest they might actually do something about it etc) many in this essential but overworked workforce are likely considering that question themselves.After asking himself that question for years, today's guest Luke Mayfield finally got his answer in 2019, when he left his job as a hotshot captain to see what life outside of operational fire was all about. He now works as the fire program director at Mystery Ranch Backpacks, and is still very much involved the fire community—both through his policy work at Grassroots Wildland Firefighters and as an emergency fill-in for hotshot crews for the last four summers. He's also spent some time this spring talking to hotshot crews about mental health and general wellness during the fire season, which are topics that he's well-versed in after 18 years in fire.This episode isn't just for the firefighters out there, though. It's increasingly important that folks outside of the fire community better understand the challenges firefighters are facing, and take advantage of advocacy opportunities at the state and federal level. Much of those opportunities for advocacy, in fact, are rooted in Luke's work with Grassroots Wildland Firefighters.Luke was a founding member of Grassroots back in 2019 after recognizing a need for more lobbying power/legislative presence on the part of the wildland fire community, which had historically been left out of the conversation at the policy level and, thus, often in the media and greater public consciousness. If you're looking for a way to support the wildland firefighters in your life or community, supporting the work of Grassroots is a great place to start.Huge thanks to Luke for coming on the show, and an equally huge thanks to Mystery Ranch Backpacks for supporting Life with Fire over the years. We have a fancy new affiliate link program with MR and thought we'd highlight their man purse (aka Murse), which is like the Bugatti of man-purses: https://bit.ly/42CyyN6 TW:  Mental health challenges and suicidal ideation are discussed briefly in this episode. 

According to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, an average of 17 wildland firefighters die every year while fighting fires and many others are injured. The foundation works to help firefighters and their families during these tragedies and this month they launched their wildland firefighter mental health program, which provides counseling services to both firefighters and their families for free.

Casey & Ray spoke with Harry Walker about his time in the Marine Corps, becoming a competing strongman, working as an anti poacher in South Africa, battling forest fires with the Wildland Firefighters and training to become a member of the Army National Guard Special Forces. Harry also owns WAR HORSE ATHLETICS, an online program that provides athletes customized programming / coaching services and develop them through a system that at its core cares, not just about their athletic achievements, but their overall development as a person.USE CODE DELUXE for 20% offhttps://calderalab.com/https://www.warhorseathletics.com/https://www.instagram.com/war_horse_athletics/https://www.instagram.com/hjdwalker/https://www.deluxeeditionnetwork.comhttps://www.deluxeedition.showhttps://www.instagram.com/deluxeditionpodhttps://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/37221930-deluxe-edition-bootleg?store_id=1684087Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKR-qeXy1KyPj3w4cxgOYw/joinSupport the showCheck out all of our previous shows at https://www.deluxeedition.show

Todays podcast is an interview with Riva Duncan, the Vice President of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Organization. She’ll talk about the Presidents proposed 2024 budget and all that it might mean for our federal wildland firefighters as well as the promised permanent changes in pay grades and job classifications. Tune in and hear the latest … Continue reading #89, The Presidents Budget and Federal Wildland Firefighters →

Todays podcast is an interview with Riva Duncan, the Vice President of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Organization. She’ll talk about the Presidents proposed 2024 budget and all that it might mean for our federal wildland firefighters as well as the promised permanent changes in pay grades and job classifications. Tune in and hear the latest … Continue reading #89, The Presidents Budget and Federal Wildland Firefighters →

Wildland firefighting is a difficult but necessary job, and the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Union (GWFF) and National Federation of Federal Employees Union (NFFE) have made it their mission to bring about changes for better pay and classification for wildland firefighters. Wildland firefighting can be incredibly dangerous and there's no room for error on the line, yet wildland firefighters often don't receive adequate compensation for their efforts. The proposed budget changes under consideration could help bring much-needed relief to our nation's wildland firefighters. Wildland firefighters have been pushing for a better pay and classification structure for years. Hear from the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters and NFFE about the latest fiscal year 2024 federal budget proposal updates and what they mean for the future of wildland firefighting... In this episode, we catch up with the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters and National Federation of Federal Employees Union to get the latest on their efforts to secure better pay and classification.Wildland Firefighters put their lives on the line every summer in order to protect our national public lands. Learn how you can support Wildland Firefighter Pay Increases and show your appreciation for Wildland Firefighters. If you want to support these men and women, you can do the following:Sign petitions, email your local representatives, share Wildland Firefighter stories, donate to Wildland Firefighter organizations, make your voice heard, contact Wildland Firefighter organizations, and reach out to Wildland Firefighters near you. Wildland Firefighters are a much needed, yet under-appreciated workforce... Let's show our support for them by supporting these Wildland Firefighter Pay increases. Featured guests on this episode:Lucas Mayfield - Grassroots Wildland Firefighters PresidentRandy Irwin - NFFE National PresidentMax Alonzo - NFFE Western Region Business ManagerYvette Piacsek - NFFE Deputy General CounselThanks for listening!The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following amazing folks:Mystery RanchNeed badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!https://www.mysteryranch.comHotshot BreweryWanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!https://www.hotshotbrewing.comNot sponsors of The Anchor Point Podcast, but great organizations:The Wildland Firefighter FoundationAnd, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!https://wffoundation.orgThe A.W.E.Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!http://wildfire-experience.org

Apply for our adventure grant here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrjvaaain1oT0OmNUE9LUGf3Je36S_emSqcMcFZdwJdwUqDA/viewformOriginally aired on December 17, 2018When director Alex Jablonski wanted to film wildland firefighters up close and personal, he needed to become one himself. After that, he needed to haul both his firefighting and camera equipment to be able to share a personal look into the daily lives of wildland firefighting. Listen in as Alex and I discuss what it was like to become a firefighter, be accepted by the group and ultimately witness many of the guys go from boys to men."Wildland" is set to release January 16, 2019. Find it near you!"Wildland" official website: https://wildlandfilm.com/https://www.instagram.com/wildlandfilm/http://www.alexjablonski.com/about/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Visit OSI-CAN here: https://www.osi-can.ca/ Jason Trenholm is a Veteran, and the Peer Support Coordinator in Alberta Canada. He shares his story, and the story of peer support in Alberta. About OSI-CAN Our mission is to inspire hope and contribute to the continuous well-being and recovery process of Veterans and Front Line Protectors across Canada. At OSI CAN, We seek to empower and encourage them to strive for recovery through peer and professional support while creating greater public awareness. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or need emotional support, help is available. 1-800-273-8255 We at OSI-CAN do not see PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a Disorder, we see it as an Injury you can recover from. If you are suffering from the symptoms of an Occupational or Operational Stress Injury, then a PTSD or PTSI diagnosis is not required to get our help! OSI-CAN Target Demographic The target demographic of OSI-CAN are but are not limited to: former and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Allied Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Frontline Protectors --- which include Municipal Police Services, CN Police Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection Services, Wildland Firefighters, Hospital Trauma personnel, Nurses, healthcare Workers, Social Workers, Animal Control Officers, Coroners, Indigenous Emergency Management, Victim Services Personnel, Emergency Communications Specialist, Corrections Officers, “Volunteer” First Responders, Conservation Officers, Aboriginal Emergency Services personnel, Tow Truck drivers who clean up accident scenes, Persons who in the performance of their jobs are exposed to criminal acts of Trauma like Prosecutors as one example, and their spouses/partners. This demographic was chosen due to the commonality of experiences they share through the service they provide to the country and community. We have a special interest and support volunteer first responders as they are not eligible for programs such as Workers' Compensation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/support

Join us as we celebrate going into our 5th year of operations and we share some exciting news. We bring on Les and Tyler, both volunteers of the organization that have filled many roles in their community to include, military, firefighters, and law enforcement. We are happy to announce the expansion of our mission to bring Firefighters, to include wildland fire services, and EMT. Both fire and EMT must possess a minimum certification of Fire 1 and/or EMT Basic. Please help us welcome this amazing group of first responders and we are looking forward to getting you into the outdoors with us. Follow the links below to join the closed Facebook groups!Community Group - Hometown Hero Outdoors Community | FacebookTrips Group - Hometown Hero Outdoors - Trips | FacebookWebsite - 

Have you seen that C̶o̶l̶l̶e̶g̶e̶ Hotshot shirt from Hotshot Brewery (you can look at it here if you're unfamiliar)? This episode's guest Harrison Raine walks us through doing both of those things at once—and shares why he thinks more firefighters should pursue fire-adjacent degrees and careers that can make use of that invaluable, on-the-ground fire experience. During his undergrad, Harrison scored a fellowship that allowed him to travel the world to explore fire management practices in places like South Africa, Greece and Australia, among others. The result of that work (which can be found here) provided a profound framework for his continued work in academia, which has largely been funded by his work as a wildland firefighter through the summers. Harrison encourages firefighters to lean in to the unique experiences they've had if they leave fire, especially as so many agencies, organizations and businesses are trying to find solutions in the wildfire space. We also spoke about his fellowship experiences, as well as what he is researching as a grad student at UC Berkeley, working primarily in the wildland urban interface realm. A few things that Harrison mentioned that we wanted to link to: The Mountain Legacy ProjectThe Pau Costa Foundation As always, we owe a massive thanks to MYSTERY RANCH for sponsoring this episode of Life with Fire, as well as a number of previous episodes. MYSTERY RANCH is proud to be the first pack company to provide women's specific harnessing in their HOTSHOT Line as well as their HOT SPEED pack in our engine/IA category. To see their entire line of fire packs—including their women's packs and packs for international firefighters who don't use fire shelters—check out their website here. Finally, if you'd like to support Life with Fire with a monthly donation, please check out our Patreon for tier options—Patrons who donate at the $7 tier and above will get some Life with Fire and Mystery Ranch swag! 

On This Week's Weekly Wildfire Update: Region 6 Pops, R1 Rips, and Texas burns. Also British Columbia fires and the McKinney in Nor Cal. Are Environmentalists Making Wildfires Worse? The Environment Research Center in Bozeman Montana says yes. Litigation, delays, and confusion is roadblocking projects and prescribed burns. New Clunky Respirators for Wildland Firefighters. What do they look how, how do they work, and will they be mandatory? Airbus says they have created a new Tanker for wildland fires. Drones being ordered to California fires. Plus More. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our subscribers. It allows us to generously donate to firefighter charities and supports all the content we provide. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

Grassroots Wildland Firefighters vice president Lucas Mayfield and advocate Michelle Hart come on The Landscape to talk about what it's like to be a wildland firefighter and what the federal government can do to attract new people to the profession. The post Wildland firefighters just got a raise… but is it enough? appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

Today - June 21st, 2021: The entire federal wildland firefighting workforce FINALLY got some good news about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the pay raise that comes along with it...That's why we have two of the major players in the game on the show to discuss all of the pertinent information, and how it effects the "boots on the ground".Special thank you to the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters nonprofit, and the National Federation of Federal Employees for your dedication and resolve in getting this implemented correctly! This monumental legislation couldn't have been possible without you two and, especially, every wildland firefighter out there that supported or believed in the cause...If you want to find out more about the pay supplement, check out this handy link:FAQ for the pay supplement = https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/interagency-faqs.pdfAt the end of the day, always remember: "A person can only move so many shovel-fulls of dirt a day... But, thousands of people can move mountains..."Stay safe, stay savage...Enjoy!..........................Updates!We launched a Patreon!!! If you guys would like to support us, head over to our Patreon Page!https://www.patreon.com/theanchorpointpodcast..........................Sponsors:The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...Mystery RanchNeed badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!https://www.mysteryranch.comHotshot BreweryWanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!https://www.hotshotbrewing.comNot sponsors of The Anchor Point Podcast, but great organizations:The Wildland Firefighter FoundationAnd, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!https://wffoundation.orgThe Smokey GenerationWanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!http://wildfire-experience.org

California-based First Responder Therapy Dogs brings trained therapy dogs to wildfire basecamps. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Victoria's Energy and Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio appeared at a Friends of the Earth (Melbourne) event last night (Thursday, March 10) to talk about the Victorian Government's plans to develop major offshore wind farms. Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "The Taming of the Slough: Humanity's History of Trying to Control Water" "IBC Solar Energy signs two solar parks in Hungary"; "Shell withdraws from 'all Russia hydrocarbons'"; "Smoke from nuclear war would devastate ozone layer, alter climate"; "Communities of Color See Spike in Flood-Related Illness After Hurricanes"; "The GLO discriminated against minorities in Houston and Harris County when denying federal flood relief, HUD says"; "Changing snowfall makes it harder to fight fire with fire"; "As Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolds, right-wing media is pinning the blame on Greta Thunberg and climate activists"; "The behind-the-scenes plan to protect natural gas stoves and furnaces in Colorado"; "Shining a Light on Suicide Risk for Wildland Firefighters"; "Colorado steel mill goes solar"; "Advancing solutions to climate change, the energy transition and disasters"; "China's 2060 Climate Change Gambit"; "The Real Brake on America's Electric-Vehicle Revolution"; "Nuclear, coal, LNG: 'no taboos' in Germany's energy about-face"; "Russia's Ukraine Invasion Scrambles Biden's Green Agenda"; "History repeating: Morrison too slow on a natural disaster"; "Tory peer attended Cop26 summit for Russia, UN list shows"; "Sustainability: The Business Imperative for a Brighter Future"; "‘This is a fossil fuel war': Ukraine's top climate scientist speaks out"; "What are conservative commentators saying about the floods and climate?"; "Parts of Australia suffer drought and low rainfall as La Niña and climate change create weather extremes"; "New health alarm for battered NSW flood regions"; "Afforestation: Communities urged to cooperate, take ownership of projects"; "‘Don't put lipstick on it': UN to inspect Great Barrier Reef ahead of critical status decision"; "Flood-affected Australians call for action on climate change"; "RBA heir apparent Guy Debelle unexpectedly quits to join Forrest's green hydrogen play"; "‘Chilling effect': Universities criticise minister's research veto powers"; "‘They will never forget, never forgive': Flood backlash tipped at polls"; "In Lismore, it's getting harder to tolerate climate inaction – and Morrison's cowardly silence spoke volumes"; "Why Do We Still Subsidize Fossil Fuels?"; "Putin's Megaphone" - George Monbiot; "170M Americans lost 824M IQ points from leaded gas exhaust"; "Ukraine is a climate story. Because everything is a climate story": "Conservationists claim that their aim to place thirty per cent of the planet in protected areas by 2030 is supported by science. It isn't. What the science does and doesn't say about 30×30"; "How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s"; "Is super-polluting Pentagon's climate plan just ‘military-grade greenwash'?" "Six key lifestyle changes can help avert the climate crisis, study finds"; "Six promises you can make to help reduce carbon emissions"; "Opposition's climate confusion a lesson in policy fumble"; "State opposition owes voters a clear climate agenda". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

Cory Jung is a Human Performance Specialist and the founder and owner of Up Right Movement. He will be sharing tools and strategies to help move better, feel better and perform better.  Cory works with his clients on Human Performance Optimization by assisting his them to feel, move, and perform better.  He specializes in locomotion, resilience, and longevity and works with teens to seniors and those who have sustained chronic injury to athletes who are looking to perform better. He is also a United States Marine Corps Veteran and is the Technical Advisor and Human Performance Specialist to the Wildland Firefighters.   Contact Cory Jung: https://uprightmovement.com  Stay In Touch with Us! Instagram:   @DiscoveringTrueHealth Twitter:        @DTrueHealth  Facebook:   @discoveringtruhealth Rumble:      Discoveringtruehealth YouTube:      youtube.com/channel/UCTzEbcJTQviRusv2dDORRhQ     www.discoveringtruehealth.com    

Environment Reporter Laura Paskus talks with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (CD-1) about her latest efforts in Washington, D.C. including introducing the Water Smart Access for Tribes Act. On average, temperatures in New Mexico have risen three degrees since the 1970s. Retired UNM Professor David Gutzler talks about the impacts of warming on New Mexico's landscapes, rivers, and communities – and discusses why it's so hard for policymakers and politicians to act on climate. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guests: Melanie Stansbury, U.S. Representative, (D) New Mexico David Gutzler, Climate Scientist For More Information: Stansbury, Colleagues Introduce Tribal Water Security Bill H.R. 6238 – Water Smart Access for Tribes Act Visit the NMPBS Video App Subscribe to Our Land Weekly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nmif/message

Corey Jung is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and has had a career as a tactical athlete. As a balance to his earlier life Corey began and still studies and practices deeply in the subjects and his principles of: Mindset, Recovery, Nutrition, and Movement. Corey has been mentored by numerous world renowned experts in these fields and still communicates with some of them today. Today Corey is still committed to excellence and service through Human Performance Optimization by assisting others to feel, move, and perform better. Corey specializes in locomotion, resilience, and longevity; with athletes from teens to seniors, activities from daily living to tactical operations. Corey serves as an advisor to the Marine Raider, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Foundation, the U.S. Forest Service, and is partnered with Heroes' Movement. Corey is also trained as a Type 2 Wildland Firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service, performing as the first Technical Advisor/Human Performance Specialist to Wildland Firefighters in the history of the U.S. Forest Service. Corey is also a retired San Diego Police Officer. In this episode, Corey and I discuss the unseen daily load first responders go through and how we need to be more mindful of our mental health while going through a life of service to protect others. Please check out Corey's endeavors at www.uprightmovement.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mid-life/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mid-life/support

Bequi Livingston is a retired Forest Service regional fire staff that speaks out about her trauma recovery. Her empowering story twists and turns as she helps us navigate the bureaucracy, the dangers of politics affecting operations, and how childhood trauma adds to the stress of the job.    Bequi goes full throttle into her story and shares how she overcame her trauma. We go deep into the ideas behind the book the body keeps the score as Bequi explains her trauma-sensitive yoga workshops.    Key topics we cover are:  Retrieving parts of ourselves from trauma for healing Finding your own medicine Why EMDR may not work for everyone Why coming back into our body is so important for healing   Links: Instagram @firefitbequi Email: Bequilivingstonfirefit@msn.com Website coming soon   Mountain Mind Tricks - mountainmindtricks.com/ Wildland Wellness Foundation - wildlandwellnessfoundation.com/ Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - maps.org/ MUDWTR - mountainmindtricks.com/mudwater Essential Oils- mountainmindtricks.com/essential-oils    

Make your health an act of rebellion. Join The Healthy Rebellion Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here News topic du jour: Therapeutic targeting of inflammation in hypertension: from novel mechanisms to translational perspective   1. Young Rebel Eating [11:09] Kevin says: Hi Nicki and Robb, A few podcast ago, Robb mentioned off hand answering a totally different question that leaky gut is actually a good thing in infants and that is why introducing allergens early was a bad idea. Either that or I totally misunderstood what he said. Either way, I am curious around your thoughts on Baby led weaning, exposing new eaters to allergens, and other food considerations when starting your little human out on food. Thanks for all you do to educate 6 people, Kevin 2. Dry Lips [15:22] Jen says: Hi Robb and Nicky!  Thank you so much for all you do!  I've been listening to The Healthy Rebellion Podcast and love learning from you.  I follow a paleoish diet, female of 45 yrs old, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, and in pretty good health.  However since the beginning of 2021 I've been struggling with extremely dry lips.  I have tried half a dozen products, all help but only a little.  I have to use them upwards of 6 times a day to get close to normal.  I drink around 40 oz of water with some LMNT daily and some decaffeinated (mostly herbal) tea once or twice a day.  I am totally addicted to LMNT!  With the colder weather approaching, it seems to be getting worse.  Really unsure on how to move forward with this pesky annoyance.   Would really appreciate your input.  Thanks so much!! 3. Fueling for Wildland Firefighters [18:45] James: Hi Robb and Nicki! I am a wildland fire crew leader based in Ontario Canada. I am looking for information on how to best fuel myself and my crew for the sometimes gruelling efforts the job demands. I have listened to some of the other episodes regarding to fuelling for hiking and hunting etc., and while I've gleaned some valuable insight, I am aware that the intensity of the job might require a modified approach. Namely more carbs. We are deployable up to 19 days and usually have relative autonomy in fresh food choices, outside of the first 72 hours in which we have preselected, non parishable options. I personally choose the first 24 hours worth of food. While I do my best to fill our bag with canned fish, nuts, jerky and other sources of protein and fat, a sizeable portion contains candy, chocolate and other sources of quick sugar. In other words junk. For the sake of brevity, here is my question: What do you reccommend for innocuous sources of non-perishable carbs that can be consumed on the go? Thank you guys for all that you do, Wishing you the best, James   4. Offering a cautionary tale for excessive nicotine lozenge/gum consumption [25:46] Jack says: I recently quit using lozenges/gum. I began using it in college about 6 years ago for the stimulant/nootropic effect, not as NRT, as I've never smoked or vaped. I was bought into the idea that sure, it was addictive, but other than that it was basically harmless. So I didn't worry that much as my use became more and more excessive, especially since I wasn't using tobacco or inhaling questionable chemicals from vape liquid. I was consuming probably 30-40mg a day. As far as I can tell that isn't that far off from the initial starting dose for NRT. A day or two after quitting I began to notice drastic improvements in my circulation. My hands and feet were alternately tingly and itchy for a few days. My color vision improved, I suddenly noticed shades of blue/green had much more differentiation. Even just taking a hot shower felt incredible because my skin sensation was so improved. After a few days the dead skin on my feet started to peel, as if I was molting like a snake. And I hope my hair will grow in thicker as well, that is one of the main reasons I'm quitting (besides excessive spending on lozenges). And related to my hair, I do weekly microneedling of my hairline along with a daily compounded topical dutasteride/minoxidil/tretinoin formulation (microneedling and tretinoin both enhance the effect minoxidil). My skin heals a lot easier from the microneedling, and I have much less irritation from the tretinoin. I'm currently not the healthiest otherwise which didn't help matters, since I've gained quite a bit during the pandemic. I'm 27, and my fasting glucose a few months ago was 99, so not "clinically pre-diabetic", however in my opinion is definitely worrying for my age. But I never noticed the ill effects it was causing until I stopped. Interestingly, quitting cold turkey wasn't as difficult as I imagined. I didn't really have cravings, likely because it wasn't really tied to a physical ritual like vaping or smoking. But I could only do it because I had the week off from work. I couldn't focus or really do much besides watch videos and stare at the wall. I was grumpy but it wasn't unmanageable, but after a few days it felt like I had a really bad flu, apparently that can be an acute symptom of withdrawal. I could only sleep for a few hours at a time, so I had to do many short sleeps through the day and night. I hope this helps, I think there may be other people out there like me who are consuming extreme doses of nicotine. I recall there was a guy who wrote in a few months ago who used about the same daily dose of snus. 5. Discussions on Freedom [29:48] Ellen says: Hello! I really enjoyed your recent podcast discussion on freedom and the real dangers we are facing if we continue down this path. Thank you! It seems to me that the government wants us to feel alone, afraid, and to accept that we are the minority in our fight for freedom. By sharing your thoughts, I am reminded that we can make an impact if we stick together. We read a book with our nine year old recently that I thought I might share. It is called The Mysterious Benedict Society. Have you read it? There's also a TV show, modeled after the book, on Disney+. It is incredibly interesting and was filled with content to fuel discussions around freedom, control, courage, bravery, etc. and was a very sobering reminder of the challenges we face today. In the book, the antagonist uses radio signals and cell phone towers to send subliminal messages in order to control the minds of the citizenry. I was curious to know if you've read it or had any thoughts. :) Thank you for all that you do! -Ellen Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor LMNT for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don't. Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes Transcript: You can find the transcript at https://robbwolf.com/2021/12/17/infant-leaky-gut-firefighter-fueling-excessive-nicotine-thrr095/

More information about the Grassroots Wildland Firefighter Coalition as well as how to help can be found on their website.If you're digging these conversations, you can donate to Life with Fire through our  Patreon.  

So now the congressman says he was wrong, that Wildland Firefighters are skilled after all and he was wrong.  Good for him for admitting he was wrong but how did we get here in the first place.Did complacency and apathy lead us to this place?What makes people sit on their hands and not speak up when it comes to causes they strongly believe in.  We are going to talk about that in this episode and read a few of the comments that came in from the last episode.It will be fun so come on in, pull up a chair, and have a seat.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoying today's show.Support the show

Hey Everybody, this episode touches on a subject close to the core of my soul and managed to light my fuse when I heard what was being said about Wildland Firefighters being unskilled.We are going to talk about what was said, who said it, why, and what needs to be done.  I know, that sounds like a full plate but it's pretty simple and straightforward and I think you might find it interesting.Most importantly, it's something that needs to be talked about and addressed.  Come on in and have a listen.  As always, thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your support.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On this show we hear from Brandon Dunham on the topics of :the Tough Decision of leaving behind a Fire CareerGrassroots Wildland Firefighters - who they are and what they're up to.    “Brandon Dunham is a former wildland firefighter for both the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service. He has 11 years between the two agencies, and has served on helitack, engine, and hotshot crews during his time with the agencies…He retired from wildland firefighting in 2019, but continues to serve the fire community by creating The Anchor Point Podcast, and also serving as a founding board member of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters organization…Brandon stated, “I wouldn't change the experiences that I had firefighting for anything… It's a one of a kind culture, and brotherhood, that can be found in very few places.” He continued, “Now that I'm out of the firefighting game, I want to give back to the fire community that ultimately shaped me as a person”Brandon has made it a mission to “make better humans” by sharing wisdom of fellow firefighters and experts in the field, not only to the current boots on the ground, but the next generation of firefighters as well.⚓️ Learn about the projects Brandon is involved with at the following links: ⚓️anchorpointpodcast.comgrassrootswildlandfirefighters.comInstagram - @theanchorpointpodcastAnd check out his social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.

"It's no longer a fire season. It's a fire year." As fire seasons get longer and more intense, Utah is struggling to keep up, especially when it comes to staff. It's a lot of long hours, low wages, and dangerous work. We look at what will be needed to get firefighters to apply, and then stick around for wildland jobs as the need becomes greater across the country. Watch the video version and read a full transcript HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Work Got To Do With the Impacts Of COVID19 And Wildfire Smoke On Wildland Firefighters? Speaker: Luke Montrose, PhD Speaker Intro: Nicole Bowles, PhD Narrator: Helen Schuckers, MPH Dr. Luke Montrose is an environmental toxicologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University, with research interests in public health, epigenetics, and chronic illness, particularly as it relates to vulnerable and understudied populations. Dr. Montrose's research aims to translate basic science into practical clinical and community solutions to enhance public health. Dr. Montrose's research reflects his passion for studying human health through multiple lenses, ranging from community health to molecular biology. His recent studies have used cutting edge technology to measure exposure-induced epigenetic changes related to diet, air pollution, heavy metals and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and related these changes to humans and animal health effects. Dr. Montrose's talk was given during our 2021 Science Seminar Series. To learn more, visit: www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences/occhealthsci-seminar-series The Conversation's "What's in wildfire smoke, and why is it so bad for your lungs?": https://theconversation.com/whats-in-wildfire-smoke-and-why-is-it-so-bad-for-your-lungs-144790 The Conversation's "Wildfire smoke worsens coronavirus risk, putting firefighters in extra danger": https://theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke-worsens-coronavirus-risk-putting-firefighters-in-extra-danger-136016 CDC/NIOSH COVID-19 and Wildland Firefighters: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/03/30/covid-wildlfires Nation Interagency Fire Center: https://www.nifc.gov --- Additional Resources: Learn more about our 2021 Spring Symposium, "Adapting to Climate Change for Worker Safety, Health and Well-being" that will be taking place on May 21st and access previous symposia recordings by visiting: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences/training-and-symposia Access workplace safety, health, and well-being tools and toolkits from the Institute and OHWC: www.YourWorkpath.com

If you’re a federal wildland firefighter, you already know what I’m about to say. If you’re not, this may come as a surprise to you. The lowest paid people on a large wildfire… I’m including the kitchen help and those who are cleaning the toilets, the lowest paid personnel on the fire are likely the … Continue reading #70, The “Grassroots” Fight for Federal Wildland Firefighters →

If you’re a federal wildland firefighter, you already know what I’m about to say. If you’re not, this may come as a surprise to you. The lowest paid people on a large wildfire… I’m including the kitchen help and those who are cleaning the toilets, the lowest paid personnel on the fire are likely the … Continue reading #70, The “Grassroots” Fight for Federal Wildland Firefighters →

Wildland firefighters are disproportionately affected by depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicide and other mental health struggles. There are a number of reasons for this, but the biggest are quite simple: wildland firefighting is a high-stress job that takes firefighters away from their families for months at a time and often doesn't come with appropriate pay or benefits given the sacrifices that these folks make every summer. With that lack of benefits comes a severe lack of mental health resources and care for laid-off firefighters, resulting in something of a mental health epidemic for a seasonal workforce that grows more essential—and more exhausted—by the year. This episode dives into what these struggles look like from the perspective of currently laid-off seasonal firefighters, who each spoke about their individual challenges with mental health and wellness. Firefighters included in this episode: Ben McLane (hotshot), Coleman Wilson (handcrew member), Gabby Casper (rappeller), Eddie Klemencic (hotshot), Kat Sullivan (hotshot) and Livi Hughes (British Columbia Fire Service crewmember). As promised in the episode, here are a few resources for wildland firefighters who are struggling with mental health challenges this off-season:1. Wildland Firefighter Foundation—https://wffoundation.org/resources/reference/. This organization provides emotional and financial support and assistance for wildland firefighters injured on the line, and also facilitates mental health support. The website above is a landing page for a variety of other mental health resources for firefighters.2. Your crew! Call up your crewmembers from last summer and check in on them. It's nice to talk to people who know the business and who understand what you're going through on a more personal level.3. Wildland Firefighter Guardian Institute—https://www.wfgi.org/mental-health-resources. This organization covers mental health resources (including therapy and counseling!) at no cost to wildland firefighters.4. Online therapy—lots of options, but https://www.betterhelp.com/ is a highly recommended (and decently affordable) one.5. For military veterans: You local VA Center (not hospital) can provide mental health treatment. More info here: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search-va&utm_content=help&utm_term=%2Bva%20%2Bmedical%20%2Bcenter&gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZB0WyjZJ0hF_ErGbqzG6rQfqtVCNih-LBcsXe2tGcYTOLTbIWdY2KBoCqs8QAvD_BwE   

Case File: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zM__6QF7IIHbePFSD5acbSGU8ZdTIyIEcmd4dGBvUAsAdam and Evan discuss wildfires.[0:00] Intro[0:30] Personal Background and History[2:30] Introduction, Acronyms[5:24] Past Fire history and norms[7:50] Fire Regime[11:00] USA History of Fire[13:25] 10 AM Policy and other Social impacts on Fire perception[16:20] European Settlement and Importation of Ideas[18:00] Prescribed Burns[21:23] Trends and History of USFS and Fire[24:47] Present State of Fire[28:10] How Fire burns?[30:00] How is Fire Fought today?[34:15] Wildland Firefighters[41:20] Fire Incident Control[45:40] CALFIRE[48:33] Where are Fires burning?[49:00] Future with fire and difficulties moving forward[50:52] Climate Change brief impactsSocial MediaWebsite: https://casestudy.showCase Study on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACESCasesCase Study on Instagram: https://instagram.com/casestudy.showAdam: https://twitter.com/thinkalikerEvan: https://twitter.com/BoltaegIntro/Outro Voice by MarynWebsite: https://maryn.xyzIntro MusicEdm Detection Mode by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4987-edm-detection-modeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro MusicInspired by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Like many in the West and other parts of the world increasingly affected by fire, I think often of the hard work and heroism of our wildland firefighters. “Los bomberos” have been regularly mentioned in our family prayers before meals and bedtimes, and my children have participated enthusiastically in making thank you cards. As a lung doctor, I worry frequently about the health of frontline workers. One person who is an expert in evaluating and protecting high risk occupations is my podcast guest today. Dr. Alya Khan is an occupational medicine physician at the University of California Irvine, and directs the Occupational Medicine Residency program there. In addition to a Master's degree in Environmental Toxicology, she holds dual board certifications in internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. She works at the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health which provides clinical and preventive services to local and regional employers, conducts worksite surveillance programs, as well as providing toxicology consultations. Earlier this year, she chaired a symposium on wildfires and health risks with a variety of professions, from public health researchers to wildland firefighters and forest management experts. Listen and learn! Ways to Take Action Thank your firefighters- and make sure you advocate for them to have lifelong high quality health coverage since they are risking their lives and health to keep us all safe. Donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation- Charity Navigator Score of 93.91, and participate in the Tribute to Fallen Firefighters on October 4th Ensure protection for outdoor workers- ensure your state has workplace safety considerations in place for outdoor workers. These can be complex issues, but just because issues are complex, does not mean we should not work on them. One example is here. Check with your local fire department on how to make your home and community more resilient to wildfire Contact your legislators to support increased wildland fire prevention - for example with a pro-active forest management approach with year-round staffing. We need to let the science lead to help us understand which areas are at risk and spend the money to pay people to safely address it. This will also bring good, high quality jobs as well. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has introduced the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2020, for example. This is another deviation from the usual podcast schedule of every two weeks. Given the wildfires currently burning, I have increased and rescheduled the number of episodes related to fires and health. We will likely return to an every two week schedule later this Fall. Want to hear more from Dr. Khan? Check out woema.org/podcasts. ---------------------------- Visit the blog post for more information and references, or go to airhealthourhealth.org. Follow and comment on Facebook page and Instagram. Record a question or comment on the Anchor podcast site or send an e-mail via the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/airhealthourhealth/message

Today's episode is an thought exercise where we bring up the discussion of what we can do better on the topic of overall fitness, health, and wellness.We often get caught up in the status quo when it comes to approaching firefighter fitness, health, and wellness - and in its in my humble opinion that it needs to be addressed and improved...Thats why we have today's episode with Fernando Montes, the exercise physiologist for LACoFD, on the show today to have a discussion about why we are doing it wrong and what we can do to make it better for the federal Wildland service...Before coming to the LACoFD Fire Department, Fernando worked in human performance for three decades - including work with top D1 college athletic programs and tactical athletic development for special operations forces. Now he is the go to guy to for developing new systems based off of real world data to improve the lives and performance of Wildland Firefighters in the field...If you want to get ahold of Fernando, or want to inquire about a seminar, you can contact him here:fernando.montes@fire.lacounty.govHope you guys enjoy the show!..........................Sponsors:The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...Mystery RanchNeed badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!https://www.mysteryranch.comHotshot BreweryWanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!https://www.hotshotbrewing.comThe Smokey GenerationWanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!http://wildfire-experience.orgNot a sponsor of The Anchor Point Podcast, but a great organization:The Wildland Firefighter FoundationAnd, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!https://wffoundation.org

Dr. Randy Brooks Ph.D. is essentially writing the book on Wildland Firefighter fatigue and sleep... He's an Extension Professor of Forestry and Extension Forestry Specialist at the University of Idaho, and has a passion for expanding the awareness and safety for Wildland Firefighters... This subject is very near and dear to him because not only is his son a Wildland Firefighter, but he has lost a colleague on the Twisp River Fire in Washington...His studies include a survey of 400 Wildland Firefighters, and approximately 60 Wildland Firefighters wearing "Redibands" - A wrist worn activity monitor that reports sleep data...His recent webinar can be found here:https://www.nrfirescience.org/event/assessing-wildland-firefighter-sleep-and-fatigue-while-fire-assignmentHis Instagram can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/randy.brooks2950/His work with reducing risks with fatigue is a subject that we should all be taking into consideration! Definitely worth following up on!Enjoy!

Here I talk with photographer Sam Raetz about his recent project where he followed a group of firefighters up the side of mountains to tell their story. His Articles On Filson: https://www.filson.com/filson-life/utah-alta-hotshot/ https://www.filson.com/filson-life/faces-in-the-fire-portraits/ His Website: http://samraetz.com Sam On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samraetz/

Amanda Marsh, the widow of Granite Mountain Hotshots' Superintendent Eric Marsh discusses what she thought of the film "Only the Brave, which features both Eric and Amanda prominently. She also talks about why she formed the Eric Marsh Foundation for Wildland Firefighters. More info at EricMarshFoundation.org. Support this podcast

Bob and Chris talk to Burke Minor from the Wildland Firefighters Foundation about what the cause that their foundation supports and where the money goes that has been donated from freezin for a reason.