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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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00:48:02

State Of Emergency Declared In CA, Line Fire Under...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/09/08

On today’s episode: Subscribe 👇 https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ A state of emergency has been declared due to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with a few clues available. Unreal story of multiple Hotshot Crews declining an assignment due to safety concerns, then demobed. Other crews were brought in after the fact to complete the same declined assignment. They also refused and were asked to leave the Team Fire. “This

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00:51:38

Full Review Of The Little Twist Fire Tree Strike. Two...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/09/01

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full Operational Update I go through the entire report released on the Little Twist Fire tree strike in Utah that left a Bonneville Hotshot pinned under a tree and severely injured. We get his perspective on the incident and how he stayed calm to calm his crew down. Two states, Massachusetts and Connecticut, have banned PFAS forever chemicals in firefighter Nomex. California had a similar bill this week but failed after

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00:43:50

FS Chief Moore Calls Out Hypocrisy With Cost Of...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/08/24

On Today’s Show: Subscribe: 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Chief Moore has strong words for the Feds regarding the increased cost of living and falling behind on inflation costs. Updates the rent rebates. He says there is hypocrisy in the system as BLM firefighters are getting cost of living increases, but FS employees living in the same building are not. Forest Service has a massive hole in their budget… nearing 3\4 of a billion dollars. Cal Fire arrests another arsonist after

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00:53:16

Balloons Over Boise Fires, It's Not UFOs. More Arson...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/08/17

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Balloons are once again flying over Idaho fires. I cover why they are there and what they are doing. An arsonist started another fire in Grass Valley, California. They were released from jail just hours before. How to get hired on a Hotshot Crew. I answer the questions people have been asking. Overhead vehicle burned on the Limepoint Fire in Idaho. Leave your keys in the truck. A Canadian territory is completely cut

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00:50:03

1 Civilian Fatality\4 Firefighters Injured On...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/08/02

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Colorado pops off. At least 1 civilian fatality and 4 firefighters were injured this week on those fires. Severe UTV crash on The Pioneer Fire in Washington, 3 injuries including broken bones and spinal injuries. Autonomous drones looking to use public surveillance systems to suppress fires with “packaged water pellets.” They will use food packaging to seal water in individual “water bags” for water drops. Drone use on

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00:57:51

Park Fire Arsonist Arrested In California. Oregon...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/07/26

On Today's Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ CalFire investigators announce the arrest of an arsonist who started the Park Fire. It’s now the largest fire in California this year. Oregon and Washington continue to struggle with a huge amount of wildfire and limited resources. Ranchers and private landowners step up to help. Oregon Senators sent the Fed a letter asking for additional resources and funding. Jasper, Alberta lost up to 50% of all buildings

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01:06:59

American River Hotshot, Bobby Blaine, And His Hike...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/07/20

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.comI had a conversation with Bobby Blaine, who is hiking the 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Continental Divide Trail. Bobby is a member of the American River Hotshots, and he got his start on a trails crew before joining the apprenticeship program on a type 6 engine in the Pacific Northwest. He then joined the Elk Mountain Hotshots before finding his home on the American River. Bobby discusses his love for hiking,

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00:51:26

Injuries And Tree Strikes Across Multiple Fires....

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2024/07/12

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ There have been multiple injuries and tree strikes on wildfires in California, Alaska, and in Wyoming. One led to a C-Spine fracture. Complacency can creep in, stay dialed and keep it tight. I cover the reports on the two firefighter fatalities this week. Should we start using military helicopters for crew transports and external cargo mission? A conversation about moral when sh*t hits the fan. A full

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00:36:12

CalFire Engine Rollover, Multiple Injuries. The...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/07/04

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ CalFire engine rolls over en route to wildfire in Oroville. Multiple injuries, however, no fatalities after a horrific crash. Northern California goes PL3. Bitterness inside the Forest Service between fire and non-fire employees boils over. “Don’t reply all”… Yeeeeesh. Full operational update. Plus more THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP — Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. Your support allows us to donate

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00:52:00

Firefighters Robbed In Oregon While Assigned To A...

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2024/06/28

On Today’s Show: Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Firefighters were robbed while working at the Upper Applegate Fire in Oregon. Gear, saws, and everything else were stolen. Police are searching for suspects. This morning, a permanent wildfire pay fix was inserted into the DOI appropriations Bill, which also includes other very interesting requests. From Subcommittee Chair Rep. Mike Simpson: "The bill also provides over $330 million to permanently address Federal

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00:45:01

New Mexico Fires Listed As Human-Caused For 48 Hours,...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/06/21

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Full update on the New Mexico fires. Official fire reports listed the fires as human-caused for 2 days. The Agency spokesperson says that was an automated computer error. CIMT spokesperson said they were told the fires were both human and lightning caused during their inbrief. The local mayor of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is quoted as saying, “It’s my understanding these fires were intentional.” 2 confirmed fatalities, missing

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01:23:00

The Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act,...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/06/15

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I spoke with the folks from NFFE Wildfire about The Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, where it is in the process, their trip to D.C. next week, and everything else they have been working on. Thanks to Max Alonzo, Andy Vanderheuel, and Steve Gutierrez for the great conversation about the issues wildland firefighters are still dealing with, their wildfire background, and what the public can do to help get this legislation passed

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01:24:08

Dr. Amber Ortega, AKA Dr. Smoke. A conversation about...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/06/03

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Dr. Amber Ortega is an air quality meteorologist, wildland fire smoke specialist, and atmospheric chemist with nearly two decades of experience researching, forecasting, and managing smoke. She serves as the Regional Smoke Coordinator at both the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest & Alaska Forest Service Regional Offices. Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between researchers, regulators, and field operations, Amber aims to enhance

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00:47:21

Arson Charges Filed Against A Firefighter And Forest...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/05/26

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Back in February, multiple wildfires were started in the Valparaiso region of Chile. These fires killed 137 people and were the second deadliest fires this century. 2 individuals’ homes have been raided, and were arrested after an investigation found a firefighter and a forest supervisor masterminded these fires. I called these fires out for arson back in February and was quickly labeled a conspiracy theorist, a climate denier, and

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01:03:14

A Conversation With Paul Petersen, The Executive...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/05/25

On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I have a wide-ranging conversation with the Executive Director of the United Aerial Firefighters Association, Paul Petersen. The UAFA represents the Aerial Wildland Fire Industry (Airtankers, Scoopers, Helicopters, Retardant, and aviation support) to Local, State, Federal agencies and Congress. Before his time at UAFA, Paul served as a Firefighter, Engine Captain, Fire Operations Specialist (Battalion Chief), Assistant Fire Management

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01:10:15

Mental Health In The Wildfire Environment With Dani...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/05/13

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I have a conversation with Dani Shedden, the woman behind Close The Gap Wellness. Dani is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a wildland firefighter who started her counseling career with one goal in mind: to help people find balance and manage their mental health. It’s a great conversation that expands into all things health and the realities of being a wildland firefighter, a partner or family member of

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00:38:34

Canada Pops Off: Estimated Nearly 500k Acres Burned....

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/05/11

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Canada sees multiple holdover fires rekindle. Multiple communities evacuated as the fires jumped rivers and highways. An estimated 500k acres burned this week. The Southwest starts bringing in IMTs to fires. The Toyo Fire in Arizona prompts a CIMT order with multiple Hotshot crews. Region 3 starting to pick up in activity. Washington State announced this week that during fire weather, residents should expect their power to be cut

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00:47:09

A Nationwide, Year Round Campfire Ban… A Good Idea Or...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/05/04

On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Outside Magazine pushes a year-round and nationwide campfire ban as a “symbolic” way to stop human-caused starts. Should we ban campfires nationwide? Don’t Forests already have restriction policies in place? Power lines, railroads, vehicles, and large debris burns cause more fires than camp fires. An April burn over and entrapment in North Carolina. Oregon residents sue PacifiCorp Power for $30B over the 2020 Labor Day fires

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01:03:42

A Wildfire Hiring Freeze?! Canada Calls National...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/04/21

On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Operational update. A longtime and beloved firefighter in Montana dies during a pack test. A shock to the Montana firefighting community. Canada calls in their National Security Investigation Team after pipeline explosion causes wildlife in Alberta. Past cyber attacks have shown vulnerability to these systems. After pulling the contract to environmentally safe retardant this month, I cover the 2021 study saying this product was

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00:45:05

After 2 Years, The FEMA Director For The Hermits...

The Hotshot Wake Up ·

2024/04/14

On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Two years after the Hermits Peak\Calf Canyon Fire, the FEMA director in charge of the $4 Billion in relief funds has resigned. The HPCC Fire, caused by 2 separate Forest Service prescribed burns, became the largest, most expensive, and most destructive fire in history. Lawyers for the communities say the Agency copied and pasted relief documents from a fire back in 2000, causing even more delays and rejected claims. Angela

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