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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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01:12:32

John Gould: 10 Tanker CEO, Alaska Fire Service...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2025/01/17

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I speak with John Gould, one of the most respected voices in the wildfire industry. John’s career spans the wildfire world, including being a longtime Alaska Smokejumper, chair of the Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team, head of Air Operations for the Bureau of Land Management, manager of the Alaska Fire Service, and CEO of 10 Tanker. John and I discussed everything related to the wildfire industry, including retardant

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00:56:41

Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy: What Needs...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2025/01/15

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I spoke with Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy about the recent fires in California and the changes needed in the aftermath. Chief Fennessy is the Chair of the Firescope Advisory Committee, which will meet next week to make recommendations to improve the current system and have a panel discussion on the 2025 California fires. We discuss the issues with the ordering system, aviation resources being off-contract for the

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00:25:22

Senator Tim Sheehy: After The Horrific Fires In...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2025/01/13

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ With the tragedy of the Palisades and Eaton Fires in California over the last week, I sat down with Senator Tim Sheehy to discuss what needs to be done to ensure that this tragedy never happens again and make certain our wildland firefighters are supported. The Senator and I have discussed these issues for years, and due to these devastating fires, National attention is entirely focused on them. We discuss fixing firefighter

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00:35:03

The Palisades Fire Origin: Investigators Are Looking...

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2025/01/12

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The ATF has taken over as the lead investigator into the Palisades Fire and has been looking at the fire's origin. The best origin photo I’ve seen shows the fire starting off the Temescal Ridge Trail within the first 20 minutes of ignition. Investigators are also looking at the potential of a holdover from the Lackman Fire, which started on New Year’s Eve in the same location. I cover the details of this investigation, one

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00:26:01

LAFD Chief: City Officials Failed The City And The...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2025/01/11

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ In the last 24 hours, the LAFD Chief has commented that Los Angeles city officials have let the Department and city residents down. When further pressed, the chief confirmed that one major reservoir was empty due to construction and that her department was not notified before or during the initial attack of the California fires. After making the comments, the Chief was immediately called to the Mayor’s Office, prompting a press

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00:32:51

Citizens Tackle And Arrest Arsonist In California...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2025/01/10

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ A lot of progress has been made across the California Fires, Palisades, Hurst, Eaton, and Kenneth. The hard work and labor must now be done by the crews to contain these fires. Local Residents tackled and made a citizen arrest near the Kenneth Fire of an individual who was starting fires with a blowtorch. Fire Managers say a criminal investigation is now underway. To prevent looting in the fire areas, a nighttime curfew has

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00:49:40

California Wildfire Update: Debunking Crazy Theories,...

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2025/01/09

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe: 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I give an update on the current situation with the southern California fires, the unbelievable level of destruction, and the lives lost. I also discuss the wild theories that have been incorporated into news reporting. I address the hydrants running out of water, lack of resources, tactics being used, arson, power infrastructure, LAFD funding, and even the wild claims that the destruction is fake… Some of the theories are

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00:35:24

A California Firestorm: Nearly 100,000 People...

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2025/01/08

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ This morning, I give an update on the fires that started and burned through the night in Southern California. Multiple new starts have evacuated nearly 100,000 people, likely destroying hundreds of homes and businesses and tapping wildfire resources in the State. People are understandably looking to place blame for these fires, but it is still incredibly early in these disaster situations. As of this morning, I cover the details

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00:49:43

Wildfire Pay Fix Stripped From Continuing Resolution,...

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2024/12/18

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/After three years of attempts, the final Bill of this Congress strips the wildland firefighter permanent pay fix language. The Supplemental Pay is to continue until March 14th. A reset button has been hit, and many former players won’t be there the next time this is voted on. Massive changes are coming to the wildfire industry and agencies. Legislation was introduced to allow the president to appoint the Chief of the

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00:49:02

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell: Head Of The U.S. Fire...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/12/17

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe: 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, who heads the U.S. Fire Administration. Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell was appointed by President Joseph Biden as the U.S. fire administrator on Oct. 25, 2021. Prior to her appointment, Lori served nearly 3 years as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Public Safety Data Institute, which she founded after retiring from a 26-year tenure as a senior executive in the

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01:15:00

Supt. Series: Scott Gorman, Former Dalton Hotshot...

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2024/12/12

On Today’s Show: Subscribe to support👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Scott Gorman, who ran the Dalton Hotshots before making the jump to Orange County to run Santiago Crew 1. Scott started his career in 1995 and was motivated to challenge himself and pursue a wildfire career after finding a mentor in an El Cariso Hotshot who ran his Americorp crew. Through the apprenticeship program, he soon found himself on Dalton Hotshots and worked his way up the ranks, ultimately

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00:41:56

Wildfire Pay Bill: I Welcome The President Of The...

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2024/12/07

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The President of the Forest Service Council, Andy Vanderheuel, and the Western Region National Business Representative for NFFE, Matt Brossard, join me in discussing the upcoming vote for the permanent wildfire pay legislation. We discuss the upcoming vote, what’s in the Bill, and what wildland firefighters can expect regarding actual wages earned. We cover the upcoming administration and what that looks like. They

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00:55:11

Smoke Exposure, Wildland Firefighters, And Fertility:...

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2024/10/26

On Today’s Show: Subscribe to support the show: 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Dr. Luke Montrose, assistant professor of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University. His work focuses on the health effects of wildfire smoke, and he studies how human behaviors and environment affect the way our bodies read DNA. We discuss his ongoing study, which focuses directly on wildland firefighters and their reproductive health when exposed to prolonged

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00:54:46

Chief Brian Fennessy: President Of The California...

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2024/10/19

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I am honored to welcome Chief Brian Fennessy, who has a long and distinguished wildfire career that has led him to become President of the California Fire Chiefs Association (CalChiefs) and Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. We had a very candid conversation about the ongoing issues with the Forest Service’s aviation supervisor policy that made the news last week. Chief Fennessey lays out what he is seeing on the ground

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00:54:15

Hiker Charged In Oregon After Rescue Fires Turned...

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2024/10/18

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/The Wall Street Journal published an article claiming that Bridger Aerospace is being attacked by predatory short sellers and political opponents. I cover that story and reached out to the parties involved, Montana Senator Jon Tester and Bridger Aerospace Founder and Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, to get their comments on the matter. A hiker in Oregon lit multiple fires after getting lost in the forest. These turned into

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01:02:58

A Conversation With FiredUp Partners: What To Expect...

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2024/10/12

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I welcome the founders of FiredUp Partners, a wildfire advocacy group working to advance real solutions for wildland firefighters nationwide. They have recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they worked on the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, better housing, benefits, and more. We discuss the realities of working with Congress and the Agencies right now and what the future looks like. It’s a straightforward,

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00:53:31

A Wild Week Of Fires. Crews Stranded, Civilians...

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2024/10/06

On Today’s Episode: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Extreme fire behavior continues across the United States. Firefighters stranded after a bridge burned over. Multiple fires had firefighters moving into safety zones due to fire behavior. Fires in Idaho burned 12+ miles in just hours; Wyoming fires merge, burn through subdivisions, and injure civilians. All while resources are limited and have begun shutting down for the season. Update on Orange County

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01:02:40

Former Hotshot And Smokejumper Jessie Thomas:...

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2024/09/28

On today’s show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Jessie Thomas of Sustainable Wellness. Jesse has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former Lolo and Flathead Hotshot turned Missoula Smokejumper of 8 years. We discuss reviving your gut health after fire season, maintaining your physical and mental health to allow for a long and successful fire career, raising kids in a fire family, and a whole lot more. Jessie, founder of Missoula, Montana’s Sustainable

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00:40:29

Mass Casualty Incident After Crew Buggy Rollover In...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/09/20

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/While traveling after a shift on The Airport Fire, a crew buggy rolled over on a California Freeway. They swerved to avoid a ladder that was in the middle of their lane—8 total injuries, with six firefighters in critical condition. I cover the Forest Service’s all employee call this week. They discussed the cuts to the seasonal workforce, training budgets, and what they expect Congress to do. They expect significant

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00:45:00

Arsonist Impersonating Firefighters And Law...

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2024/09/14

On Today’s Episode: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Investigation into the nearly 10,000-acre Alexander Fire leads to arrest in Colorado. The suspect was allegedly impersonating a firefighter and law enforcement. He was pulling people over, pulling weapons, and driving around in a fake fire department truck. The suspect personally contacted me on social media after the fire started—an insane story. Firefighter found unresponsive in Oregon after found sleeping in an

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