Balance is Personal
By Kelly Woods, Director, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned CenterHow do we live our best life?How do we navigate the delicate balance between being the best employee while also being the best partner, parent, child, friend, or any other important role that we occupy while still saving a few precious moments to focus on our own self?
How Do We Take Care of Those Who Remain?
[This post originally appeared as "One of Our Own" in the 2013 Winter Issue of Two More Chains. In 2013 Ben Goble, the subject of this "One of Our Own", was the acting Supervisor for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources' Ahtanum IA Crew.
What We Are Learning About the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on Wildfires
By Sara Billings and Shaughn Maxwell
2020 NWCG Emergency Medical Service Award Recipients
Many of the lessons sent to the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center involve complex medical incidents that result in emergency medical treatment and/or medevac to higher levels of care. We would like to acknowledge the NWCG Emergency Medical Service Award Recipients for 2020. Thanks to the NWCG Emergency Medical Committee for recognizing these dedicated practitioners!
Transitions, Demob, and Reassignment
By Nick Bohnstedt, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
Tree on Truck...Tac-Pause
A Division Supervisor narrowly escapes injury when his truck is struck by a tree during felling operations.
Stories: Why We Need Them and Why They are Never Over
[This article was originally featured in the 2021 Summer Issue of Two More Chains.]By Erik Apland, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
He'd Rather You Call Him a 'Learner' Not a 'Survivor'
[This article originally appeared as the “One of Our Own” feature in the 2021 Summer Issue of Two More Chains.]As you’re about to discover, Kip Gray has an important story—and insights and learning—to share with us.
After the Dust Settles, What Have We Learned?
By Nick Bohnstedt, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center