Episodes
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Kelly Woods talks with Beth Lund and her daughter Allison Lund about the dynamics of two generations of the same family forging careers in wildland Fire. They highlight how even though things have changed across the years, that which grounds them remains the same. Beth and Allison also offer insights on leadership, identity, difficult decisions, and family.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Episode 23 - Reading, Reflecting, and Changing Behavior
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Kelly Woods talks with Erik Apland about his assignment to read all of the entrapment reports housed in the LLC Incident Review Database. Erik provides perspective on the evolution of reports spanning over a century. He highlights how old reports contain modern topics and he also provides some unique thoughts on PPE. In addition, Erik discusses how reading the reports has changed him and will affect his future actions.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Episode 22 - An Entrapment Survival Story: Before, During and After
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
In a conversation with Travis Dotson, Chris Fry shares the powerful story of his entrapment and shelter deployment on the 2006 Mudd Fire. We learn several key details about what happened that day. Chris discusses the lessons he has gained during his healing process and how the post-deployment mental health aspects of his experience are what truly motivates Chris to share his story.
To see more documentation on the 2006 Mudd Fire:
Mudd Fire Engine Entrapment 2006 | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov)
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Episode 21 - Tree Felling Accidents...What The Numbers Say
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Travis Dotson and Alex Viktora discuss the Tree Felling Accident Analysis – a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents.
Topics covered include:
- Predicting Tree Reactions
- Hung-Up Trees
- Helmets
- Two People at the Base
- Area Control
- Escape Routes
- Accidents During Training
If you have anything to do with chainsaws on the fireline…tune in.
Download the report at: Tree Felling Accident Analysis | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov)
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Episode 20 - Command Presence
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
A conversation with Monica Morrison on Command Presence.
What is it?
What does it look and sound like?
How do you get it?
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Episode 19 - Transitions
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Travis Dotson and Brit Rosso have a great discussion about transitions, both on and off the fireline.
For more on this topic, check out the Fall 2018 issue of Two More Chains.
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Episode 18 - Slow and Steady: A Conversation Between Travis Dotson and Andrew Addey
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Andrew Addey is currently a Forest Training Officer, a position he landed after ten years on the Sawtooth Interagency Hotshot Crew.
Travis and Andrew chatted about a ton of important topics, including:
- Growing our perspective on the job of a Line Officer.
- Expanding our training beyond the "traditional" courses.
- The San Antonio Fire Hit by Tree and Medical Extraction.
- Preparing more than just radio drivers for emergency command roles.
- Learning from Military Crew Advisor assignments.
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Episode 17 - Entrapments
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Why Talk About Entrapments?
In January 2018, as part of work on the 2017 Annual Incident Review Summary, LLC staffers Travis and Alex recorded this discussion about entrapments. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation to find out more about entrapments, what they really are, why we're reluctant to use the term “Entrapment”—and why we should use this term more often.
To read more about entrapments in 2017, check out the 2017 Annual Incident Review Summary (Download Now).
Curious to know more about the Wagon Box incident that is discussed in this podcast? Check it out here.
Monday May 28, 2018
Episode 16 - Bad Apples
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
In this podcast, Travis Dotson and Brit Rosso introduce the concept of the "Bad Apple" as it applies to the business of wildland fire. To do so, we take a close look at one of our heroes, Paul Gleason, and some decisions Paul made back in 2000 on a fire some of you may have never heard of.
For more on the topics of Bad Apples, Paul Gleason, and this mystery fire, be sure to check out the Spring 2018 Issue of Two More Chains.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Episode 15 - The Importance of Identity
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
In this podcast, we hear from Travis Dotson--a regular on the podcast--and Brit Rosso, the Director of the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center and podcast newcomer.
In the discussion, we try to make sense of the super complex and convoluted topic of "Identity." Travis and Brit tackle a wide range of topics, including:
- What does it mean to be "All-In?"
- What are all the ways your identity can get "smashed"?
- What do we struggle with when we leave the fireline?
- Do you "throw rocks" at folks struggling with retirement?
For even more on the topic of Identity, be sure to check out the Fall 2017 Issue of Two More Chains.