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The Hotshot Wake Up

The Hotshot Wake Up

A podcast and newsletter by firefighters about wildfire and the world. Crew Supervisor and Ex Hotshot overhead. Call it like it is. Monthly Substack subscriptions go towards supporting this content and helping firefighters in need. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

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01:02:17

Fire Tech Series: We Talk to Jason Forthofer of the...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/09/10

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Jason Forthofer joins us to talk about what’s happening at the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab in Montana. Jason is an Engineer, Researcher, and wildland firefighter with robust on-the-ground and operational experience. We dive into new tools and tech coming out of the Fire Lab, how AI can be used and its shortcomings, as well as how to find a career in this field. A very illuminating and valuable conversation. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all

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00:50:01

Weekly Wildfire Update: A California Arson...

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2023/09/03

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ While investigating a wildfire in California, authorities find a body. This leads to multiple murder charges and reveals a web of crimes that led to a large wildfire. FEMA says they have run out of money. Demands more money as they cut off past relief to wildfire victims. They blame wildfires and an unprecedented disaster season. Full operational update, including new details in Lahaina, Maui. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE

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00:57:01

The Story of the Elkhorn Fire: Deployment Sites, 9...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/08/27

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I cover the story of The Elkhorn Fire. This fire started on July 24th in Idaho and was an incredible incident. A story of deployment sites, point protection, fast thinking, evacuating rafters, and overcoming adversity. This is a fascinating story of stress and success in an unforgiving environment. Pay Cliff and legislation update. How slow is this fire season, and why it matters. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank

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00:52:57

Weekly Wildfire Update: Hotshot Buggy Rolls Over,...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/08/19

On Todays Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. The town of Medical Lake in Washington is devastated. Up to 184 homes were lost. 1 fatality was reported. Paradise Montana evacuated, River Road East Fire jumps the Clark Fork River. Lahaina, Maui update. We cover the newly released report of the Hotshot Buggy that flipped over driving down the highway. Looting happening in towns that have been evacuated due to wildfire. We discuss how these crimes

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01:02:01

Weekly Wildfire Update: Hawaii, The Lahaina Fires in...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/08/13

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The mass amount of ridiculous claims surfacing on the Lahaina fires in Maui, Hawaii, have taken over the internet. I got through these and destroy them. I discuss what the likely cause is and how the events unfolded. The Lahaina Fire is now the most deadly and devastating wildfire in United States history. Full operational update. Update on the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Act. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to

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00:48:18

Weekly Wildfire Update: Full Operational Update....

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2023/08/05

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. Very busy around the nation. Southwest moves to a Preparedness Level 4. New fires in the PNW and Northern Rockies. Texas and Colorado looking to be busy. What is it like raising a family while a wildland firefighter? One Smokejumper and Hotshot’s story. The challenges of work-life balance. PG&E stops trimming trees around powerlines. Decides to cut the amount of lines it’ll bury. The company says

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00:46:34

Weekly Wildfire Update: MT and ID Pop Off, OR and WA...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/07/22

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Oregon and Washington both have major incidents currently. The Newell Road fire went 30,000+ acres in 24 hours. Montana and Idaho became active this week. Colt, Hayden, Bowles, and other fire updates. Arizona and New Mexico still have numerous lightning fires. When Monsoons? Lockheed Martin developing and testing Artificially Intelligent VR systems for IMTs. AI will offer suggestions on how to suppress the fires. “The ultimate

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00:52:23

Weekly Wildfire Update: Welcome, Fire Season is...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/07/16

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The wildfire season in the United States is here. Oregon, California, and Idaho pop. The Flat Fire will be the first campaign fire in the West. Full operational update. Insurers in Florida pull out due to extreme weather and wildfires. As predicted… The Oregon wildfire dilemma. The Wildfire risk map is back, along with The Council of 19. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. It allows

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00:46:47

Weekly Wildfire Update: Operational Update. Idaho...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/07/08

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. The Pacific Northwest sees multiple new fires. Arizona continues to burn. PL3 in the Southwest. The State of Idaho says 50% of their wildfire workforce are first year employees. Safety concerns arise. An independent study says Nomex contains PFAS and PFAS-like chemicals. We discuss this paper and what these chemicals are. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our paid subscribers

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01:16:35

Gabriel Mann: The Filmmaker and Documentarian Behind...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/07/01

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We chat with Gabriel Mann about his upcoming film, Hotshot. This is an amazing movie that deserves a large audience. We discuss his work, wildfire culture, media culture, and more. The movie is expected to be out in August of this year. A wonderful and sobering conversation. 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

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01:08:22

12 Weeks Until the Pay Cliff... U.S. and Canada Sign...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/24

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The pay cliff is now 12 weeks away. NFFE had a big week in D.C. The Ambassador to Canada has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian government. This will streamline intelligence sharing, satellites, drones, and cross-border operations. A huge step towards international wildfire response dispatching and cooperation. Ontario is now asking citizens to report suspicious activity around new wildfire starts. Human-caused

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00:43:18

Weekly Wildfire Update: FBI Arrests Arsonist in...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/17

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The FBI arrests a California arsonist responsible for the 2022 Oak fire. Over 197 structures and 20,000 acres were burned. The Hotshot Community loses another young fit firefighter. Prayers to Jacob Metcalf’s family. The DIO and USDA put out a joint statement on their “strategic wildfire funding plan.” It includes a plan for wages, diversity, equity, and climate justice. My thoughts. We are approaching the 10 year anniversary

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01:17:35

The Supt. Series: A Conversation with Kris...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/12

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We have a conversation with Pioneer Peak Hotshot Superintendent Kris Baumgartner. The crew just returned from an assignment in Alberta, Canada, and we discussed that experience. We talk about Hotshot culture and everything that comes with it. Old school V.S. new school and what can we learn from both. The importance of grit, tenacity, and rugged toughness while still recognizing the importance of self-awareness and decompressing.

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01:09:19

How Did the Canadian Wildfires Start? A Rational...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/09

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ There is a sea of conspiracy and misunderstanding about what’s going on with the wildfires in Canada. We cover all of these things and provide professional insight into what’s actually happening. What is a fire-resilient and fire-reliant landscape? This is important to understand. Is this all unprecedented? Also, and update on the Tim Hart Act and wildland firefighter pay. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our

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00:55:52

A Conversation with Dr. Melinda Adams. Good Fire,...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/04

On today’s show, we have a conversation with Dr. Melinda Adams. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Melinda Adams, Ph.D. belongs to the N’dee San Carlos Apache Tribe and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science and Indigenous Studies at The University of Kansas. She is a cultural fire scholar and practitioner on encouraging public participation in prescribed and controlled burns, getting more people fire certified, and placing more Indigenous-led cultural

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00:59:03

The 11th Fire Order. Your Responses Are Hilarious....

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/06/02

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I asked the audience to create an 11th Standard Fire Order. The responses are great! A prescribed fire escape in Oregon. I cover the details of this burn. Criminal Charges are dropped in the PG&E Zogg Fire case. Classic California wildfire lawsuits and politics. ANOTHER insurance company drops policies in California due to wildfires. What’s next…?! Operational Update. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our

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00:45:20

HUGE NEWS: As Predicted, Largest Home Insurer Will No...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/05/27

On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ State Farm stops new insurance policies on homes in California due to wildfires and the climate emergency. What this means for residents in rural areas. Did wildfire risk maps play a role?! Erickson Skycrane can now operate at night after NVG certification. Full operational update. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP - Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. It allows us to donate generously to firefighter charities and supports

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01:16:10

The Struggles With Wildland Fire Relationships and...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/05/21

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We welcome Destiny Morris. She is a relationship therapist and works with wildland firefighters, their partners and provides real-world solutions for them. We cover everything no one wants to say out loud. We discuss the wide spectrum of addiction and vices and talk about what wildland firefighters want from their partners and what their partners want as well in return. If you are a wildland firefighter or if you are in a

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00:42:16

Firefighter Tracking is Here, Arizona Implements...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/05/19

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Arizona starts a satellite tracking program for its crews. We talk about the technology and its integration into their programs. Firefighters burned over in Idaho. Sustained burns on 65% of their body. We cover this incident and talk about common denominators. US Hotshot crews are seeing what Canadian tactics look like. Is one way better than the other?! Full operational update. Plus more. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP -

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00:52:44

Weekly Wildfire Update: Full Operational Update....

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/05/13

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full Operational Update. Florida has multiple large fires. Region 3 activity increases. Are chainsaw injuries on the rise?! We cover the new lessons learned. The people of New Mexico, who lost everything from the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires, still haven’t seen any of the $3.95B approved for relief. Canada is having a fire season. U.S. Hotshot crews are on their way, but managers are struggling to get IMT’s to go. New

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