Volume 15 Issue 2 - Rapid Lesson Sharing

This issue of Two More Chains is about the evolution of learning in the wildland fire service. We look at the history of accident reporting, we hear from the field about what makes a good RLS. We also focus on the next step: turning lessons into action through local conversations, SOP adjustments, equipment changes, training, and briefings.

Over a 10-year span we have recorded 13 separate incidents of wheels nearly or completely separating from Type 6 engines due to problems related to lug nuts and studs.

Look at the data, take action.

Latest Episode - Erik Apland, Travis Dotson, and Travis Touchette discuss stories and insights collected by the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center in 2025. This episode focuses on the specific takeaways highlighted by events in the field over the past year.