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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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01:11:10

PNW Continues To Burn. Dozer Rollover, Engine...

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2025/09/14

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I cover all the wildfire activity across the nation and updates on incidents happening on wildfires. The PNW and California remain the hotspots, with lingering fires in Montana and Idaho. There was a dozer rollover in Washington, an engine rollover in California, and an update on the tree strike involving a hotshot crew in Oregon. A story about ingenuity and fast thinking on a wildfire when the unexpected happens. A Canadian

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00:58:36

Building The Next Generation Of Wildland Firefighters...

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2025/09/13

On today’s show: To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/The question on the minds of many agency leaders and supervisors is how to build and train the new generation of wildland firefighters. Well, that’s just what firefighter and teacher Bryan Kerns is doing with his wildfire program, earning him the 2025 Tennessee teacher of the year.Bryan Kerns is the Fire Science teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. Bryan has been in wildland fire since 2003 and brought his

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01:04:06

The Future Of Wildfire Detection, Monitoring,...

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2025/08/11

On Today’s Show: To support and subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/OroraTech is a wildfire technology company that provides satellite detection, monitoring, fire spread modeling, and post-fire recovery data for wildfire managers. They recently signed a deal with the State of Idaho to provide these services statewide. CEO Martin Langer joins the show from Munich, Germany, to discuss their technology in the wildfire world and more. We explore the company's genesis, starting as a

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01:12:51

The Wildfire Workforce, Culture, And The National...

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2025/08/04

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe and support: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I welcome the Fire Chief of the Angeles National Forest, Robert Garcia. Chief Garcia started his career as a seasonal firefighter, moved to working on Hotshot crews, became the Superintendent of Little Tujunga Hotshots, and rose to the position of Fire Chief. The Angeles National Forest is home to five Hotshot Crews, helitack crews, engines, and more. Today, we discuss his career, the importance of supporting the

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00:59:56

Rapid Extraction Module Support Teams (REMS). What's...

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2025/08/03

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I welcome Fire Captain Robert Sepulveda Jr. to discuss the world of REMS. Robert is a Captain for Pasadena Fire and joined the FIRESCOPE Technical Search and Rescue Specialist Group in 2020 and is Chair of the Rapid Extraction Module Support Subcommittee.Robert is certified as a Regional Task Force Leader, Technical Search Specialist, Search Manager, Rescue Manager, Assistant Safety Officer, Swift Water Rescue Technician,

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01:11:55

Powerlines Still Energized, Mismanaged Property,...

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2025/07/10

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe:👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I’m joined by Gabriel Mann, Director of Hotshot, to discuss the new allegations brought by a lawsuit in California yesterday regarding the events surrounding the Palisades Fire. These new allegations point the finger at the State of California and the water utility for their role in the Palisades Fire disaster. The lawsuit alleges that utility lines were not actually deenergized as initially claimed, possible attempts to

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01:08:18

6 Months Since The Palisades Fire: What Happened, And...

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2025/07/09

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Six months ago, the Palisades and Eaton Fires rolled across communities in southern California, and the official cause of the Palisades Fire is yet to be confirmed. Work by the Washington Post and others suggests that the Lachman Fire may have rekindled, which began on New Year's Eve from fireworks in the same area.Brianna Sacks, a disaster reporter for The Washington Post, had to help her father evacuate from the Pacific

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01:05:26

The 4 Biggest Lies In The Wildfire Industry, With San...

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2025/07/03

On Today’s Show: To support and subscribe: 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I welcome San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey to discuss what he believes are the four biggest lies in the wildfire industry, and what the actual truths are behind those lies. The Four Lies the Chief Addresses: There is a large wildfire crisis. (Truth: We have a land management crisis.)There is a fire insurance crisis. (Truth: We have a crisis of homes burning down.)The Palisades and Eaton Fires were

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00:17:54

20 Year Old Wess Roley Named As Shooter In Idaho...

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2025/06/30

On Today’s Show: To support and subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/20-year-old Wess Roley has been named as the shooter in the Idaho Wildfire ambush that took place yesterday in Hayden, Idaho.New details have emerged about the suspect, which I cover. He allegedly has a past criminal record and mental health issues. Today, we remember the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the Yarnell Fire. I give my thoughts about being on a wildfire when this news was announced to our crew. Full

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00:11:15

Two Confirmed Deaths, Unknown Casualties In Idaho...

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2025/06/30

Idaho Wildfire Shooting Update: To support and subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/The press conference has just finished, with new details on the incident. Two firefighter deaths were confirmed by the local sheriff, FBI en route, and SWAT on scene.Law enforcement says they are still actively taking fire from an unknown number of “well-prepared suspects.”The sheriff and firefighters responding called it an “intentional fire and ambush.”I cover the initial call and radio traffic leading

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01:10:42

Land Sale Proposal Pulled From Budget Bill....

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2025/06/29

On Today’s Show: 100% community supported, To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/The public land sale proposal has been removed from the budget bill.Sen. Mike Lee said this morning that he may reintroduce the proposal, but will remove the sale of Forest Service land and significantly reduce the amount of Bureau of Land Management Land available for sale.A firefighter received second-degree burns to the hands, arms, and face on the Conner Fire in Nevada.Dani Shedden, mental health

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00:45:01

What's Inside The Proposal To Sell 1.5% Of Public...

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2025/06/21

On Today’s Show: To Support and Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I cover the proposal to sell off up to 1.5% of public lands for housing developments. I am a firm believer that public lands are our greatest national treasure.I cover the full details of the plan, which expects to raise $10 billion, and further fund land management costs. But is it worth it?Full operational update of all wildfires across the United States.Alaska has responded to 1 fire per hour in the last 48 hours

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00:38:46

Fire In The Sky, Drones For Firing Ops And More: CEO...

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2025/06/20

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe and Support 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Today, I welcome Dr. Carrick Detweiler, founder and CEO of Drone Amplified. They have developed the quadcopter drone and software platform used by the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, State Agencies, and others for aerial ignitions on wildfires and prescribed burns.We discuss how these platforms are being utilized, the growth of these types of technologies and operations, working with wildfire agencies, and

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00:46:43

CEO Of Watch Duty, John Mills, Discusses Developing...

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2025/06/02

On Today’s Show: I am 100% subscriber-supported, Thank you. 🙏To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/John Mills moved to California and quickly came to realize the harsh reality of living in the wildland-urban interface. More out of necessity than anything else, he began working on the Watch Duty platform, a wildfire-tracking app, with Co-founder David Merrit.John and I discuss the process of developing wildfire tech platforms, the future of the company, and the struggles and successes

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00:31:13

USDA And DOI Sign Joint Wildfire Memo. Sec. Rollins...

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2025/05/21

On today’s show: To support and subscribe👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Yesterday, Secretary Rollins and Secretary Burgum received their 2025 wildfire briefing in the Forest Service offices and signed a joint wildfire memo afterward. Further, Secretary Rollins issued a memorandum directing the USDA and Forest Service to take immediate action on wildfire response. This includes new directives during times of PL3 and higher, including using non-fire employees to help with wildfire support and

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01:09:16

23 Years As A Fire Wife: The Struggles And Joys Of...

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2025/05/16

On Today’s Show: To subscribe and support 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/With wildfire couples starting another season and enduring the struggles that come with that, I thought it would be a great time to have a conversation about exactly this. Brittany Culbertson is a mom of two boys (17 & 20) and a proud Wildland Fire wife for 23 years. She has lived in northern Nevada for 24 years and works as a middle school teacher. Brittany is passionate about education and staying active in our

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01:12:11

The Timber Executive Orders: Former NEPA Assistant...

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2025/05/12

On today’s show: To Support and Subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/These last couple of weeks, listeners have been asking for an episode of the recent Timber Executive orders on Timber management in the National Forests. So, I invited Sharon Friedman on the show, who has a wealth of knowledge as the former Assistant Director of NEPA for the USDA in the D.C. office. Sharon Friedman is the founder and Managing Editor of The Smokey Wire, a community sourced and supported news site for

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01:23:44

Getting Through Critical 80 Healthy, Now What?...

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2025/04/27

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe and support: 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/I welcome Jessie Thomas to discuss health and fitness through the fire season. Sometimes, you need to hack the system to make it work for you, as the food and nutrition provided are often subpar. So, Jessie provides solutions for how you make it through the year while maintaining your health and wellness. Jesse has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former Lolo and Flathead Hotshot turned Missoula Smokejumper

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01:03:29

Living In The Wildland Urban Interface: Insurance...

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2025/04/24

On Today’s Show: To Subscribe and support the show 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/With recent developments in Oregon, Idaho, and California regarding their use of wildfire risk maps, the skyrocketing cost of insurance, and the reality of living in the Wildland Urban Interface, Stanford scholar and lawyer Micheal Wara joins the show to provide insight on where this all stands today. Wara is Director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program and a senior research scholar at the Stanford Woods

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01:04:40

Yes, There Is A Draft Executive Order For Wildfire....

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2025/04/14

On today’s show: To subscribe 👇https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/There have been ongoing discussions about major changes in the wildfire world for some time now. As significant changes are ongoing across the government, we get our first look at a draft executive order regarding a national wildfire service and more. This includes aviation and contracting changes, dispatching changes, and ultimately forming a singular wildfire service. I cover the draft order. Oregon once again scraps the

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