Each year the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center analyzes and summarizes reported incidents to create an Incident Review Summary. Each summary includes exercises to aid crew leaders and instructors with facilitation. (Pro-tip: Do the exercises.)
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The Women Before Me
Amanda Monthei, writer and hotshot, has researched and written “The Women Before Me,” a compelling and informative piece on the women who served on the Zigzag Hotshot Crew before her, that is now featured in her Blog. Excerpt: “I set out to learn more about the women before me, about the seemingly insurmountable pushback they … Continue reading The Women Before Me
Why Do We Have a Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center?
In 1994, 34 wildland firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty, 14 of them on the South Canyon Fire. This tragic season triggered the interagency TriData Firefighter Safety Awareness Study that recommended a permanent “lessons learned” program be established.
ATV and UTV Helmet “Rules” for the Fireline
What are the helmet "rules" for ATVs and UTVs on wildland fires?
First the Tree Tries to Kill Him – Then the Bureaucratic Aftermath Does the Same
Kevin Reese lived the nightmare. He got mangled doing the job we all love. He survived the injury, but the bureaucratic aftermath almost killed him.
Wear Your Helmet – The No Brainer
Wear your helmet - no brainer, but wear your chinstrap?
Wildland Fire Helmets – Good Enough?
Your head is important. Head injuries are bad. We do lots of stuff on the fire ground that exposes us to the risk of head injury. Lets talk about wildland fire helmets.
Kincade Fire Shelter Deployment
How a firefighter successfully prepared for a burnover and used his fire shelter for himself-- and two civilians.
Scouting & Lookouts – A Lesson Packet
The topic is Scouting and Lookouts. What follows is a simple list of related resources. The intent is that you will use them to conduct a training session of some sort.
Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
This NWCG publication outlines interagency procedures for using drones on wildland fires.
