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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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01:01:43

Prescribed Fire is Hazardous and Can Be Deadly. The...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/12/02

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I lay out the case for hazard pay on Prescribed fire. It could actually save money, increase retention, and, one could argue, make the RX environment more safe. In the last few weeks, there have been major and severe injuries on prescribed burns around the Nation. I cover the fatalities that have occurred in RX burns in the last few years as well. I cover the Hotshot injured in Tennessee. There was another entrapment in

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01:27:07

A Conversation With World Renowned Knife Maker Bill...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/11/26

Episode: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Bill Harsey, known worldwide for his award-winning knife designs for both special forces and the common man. Bill is a fourth-generation logger whose family moved to Oregon to make their way during the Great Depression. We also discuss his work in the Bull Run watershed, where a large wildfire occurred this fall. This area supplies the drinking water for all of Portland, Oregon. Bill worked in the steep mountains of Oregon with heavy

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01:06:09

Canada's Record Wildfire Season. A Chat With Doug...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/11/16

On Today’s Show, https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I have on Doug Cote to discuss the record-breaking wildfire season in Canada. Doug has a long and extensive wildfire career, including smoke jumping in the Yukon, and now his career is focused on prescribed fire and aerial ignition work in the Northern Boreal forests and working with Indigenous communities to bolster burn programs. We discuss the wild year that Canada had and what that looked like from the ground. We cover the tactics used up

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01:21:43

A Conversation with Wildfire Commissioner and...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/11/05

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

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01:10:47

Relationships and Wildfire: A Chat with Family and...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/10/16

Today, https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We discuss solutions to combat depression and relationship struggles, communication tips for both families and first responders, and ways to transition back to home life successfully. We also have a conversation about the very different struggles women and men have when working in this industry and for their loved ones. When it comes to guys and gals, the contrasting struggles will surprise many, even those who are first responders. We discuss how to

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00:40:02

"A New Workforce," The New Catch Phrase. Fire AI Tech...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/10/14

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ After the Wildfire Commission Report, Wildfire Tech Companies started calling for a “new workforce.” What does that mean, and is it needed? With 3 years of horrible retention and recruitment, why the shift now? AI wildfire data companies say our forests only have 10 years until they go away. Overblown predictions? Wildfire wage funding update. As predicted, war will likely save this Bill. Full operational update. Plus

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01:14:40

Mental Health in the Off-Season: A Conversation with...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/10/06

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

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00:51:32

Senators Make a Last Stand For Firefighter Pay. Is...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/09/30

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Prescribed burns are being rushed and crews shutting down early heading into a potential Government Shutdown. Congress members make a last stand to try and pass the wildland firefighter pay legislation. Original investors in Tesla, SpaceX, and SolarCity provide funding for AI autonomous helicopter systems. Is Elon about to jump head-first into the wildfire industry? Lockheed Martin joins forces with CalFire in a marriage of the

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00:59:01

Governments Go All In On AI, And Abandon The Wildfire...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/09/24

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operation update. Fires start to wind down around the nation. Canada continues to be active. I cover the multiple tree strikes that recently happened in the Pacific Northwest on wildfires. One firefighter was struck in the head, and another was struck while escaping the falling tree, striking their hip. Governments decide to go all in on AI systems while abandoning their workforce. Canada welcomes new AI swarm systems and brings in

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01:12:46

A Roundtable Conversation with NFFE Firefighters...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2023/09/15

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Firefighters with NFFE sit down for a roundtable conversation about the Paycheck Protection Act. We discuss the upcoming vote, how to support it, and what’s in it. They were very honest and open about the next steps involved, what comes after getting this passed, and the future of the Tim Hart Act. This conversation includes former Hotshots, Smokejumpers, Engine Captains, and more. I appreciate their openness about this process, the obstacles

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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...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

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,...

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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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