The Problem with LCES
[This is the "Ground Truths" column from the Summer 2020 Issue of Two More Chains.] The Problem with LCES
Ground Ignition Equipment Standards?
By Paul Keller You now have an excellent, super-comprehensive “one-stop shopping” resource for insights and information on all ground ignition equipment standards and procedures.
Random?
Here is more from our forthcoming 2018 Incident Review Summary.By Travis DotsonStrange things do happen out there on fire assignments. Some of them are certainly outlier occurrences, some of them are not. Either way, these instances often provide an opportunity to re-frame and think about hazards we may not have recognized. Check these events out - then do the exercise at the end.
This Hotshot Was Burned When His Saw Geysered - Listen to His Lessons.
By Travis Dotson Nic bucked up the tree he had just put on the ground. Then he shut the saw off and sat with his saw partner for 15-20 minutes. Nic got up to cut another tree. The saw wouldn't start. He had heard all the stories. He had talked about geysering in training. He had even experienced fuel geysers before. Watch: https://youtu.be/MgWgVDN8e5s Nic is solid. Chances are you're solid as well. Solid does not mean accident proof. Wisdom from Nic:
We Made it Out, But it Was Very, Very Close - Reflections From The Nuttall Fire.
Everyone was moving in slow motion. On our inter-crew channel I could hear our Lookout giving us updates calmly but forcefully: It was time to be gone.By Matt Holmstrom Current – Superintendent Lewis & Clark IHC Nuttall Fire – Squad Leader Lassen IHC
When You're the Division Supervisor and Fire Shelters Come Out
“I try to cultivate relationships and build trust so I can create an environment where people feel safe telling me that my idea is a bad one.” By Jayson Coil Division Supervisor on the Nuttall Fire When I reflect on the events surrounding the entrapment and subsequent shelter deployment on the Nuttall Fire there is one main lesson that continues to resonate with me. Along with this lesson comes the acknowledgement of the cost of this lesson.
In Honor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots
By Brit Rosso - Director of the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center.
June 30th 2017 – The fourth anniversary of the Yarnell Hill fire, where we lost 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots. A few weeks back I was asked if I could write something about Yarnell Hill to post on the fourth anniversary. I’ve been struggling ever since to come up with the right words to honor our fallen.
After some deep thought about this opportunity, I’ve decided to share a letter with you that was sent to me a few weeks after Yarnell Hill.
Close Call Stories - Trusting Intuition
This post uses a video from:
THE SMOKEY GENERATION: A WILDLAND FIRE ORAL HISTORY AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROJECT
The Smokey Generation is a website dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories and oral history of wildland fire.
By Travis Dotson
"I still kick myself for this..."
Ever felt that way? We all have. That is called hindsight.
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
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