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Have you ever considered what you would do if you encountered an active shooter—or someone threatening you with a gun—out in the field? Do you have a plan?These reports have helpful insights.

"The language is messy." This was the mantra our professor would reiterate to emphasize how difficult it can be to talk about risk. Having just completed a master's level risk management program, I have a better appreciation for the complexities of risk analysis. Thankfully, as Travis Dotson offers in The Summer 2017 Two More Chains, there are some low hanging risk fruits we can grab.

[This blog post enlightens you to how we might best reflect and learn from the experience of others—avoiding the “Us and Them” pitfalls. It also shares vital information about concepts and practices that might be new to you—including “capacity sponges” and the “TACO” method for saving someone’s life. Pertinent topics here include “Three Dangerous Myths About Heatstroke” as well as lessons for heatstroke treatment in the field.]by

What I learned from two weeks at the Great Basin Cache By Erik Apland, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

By Nick Bohnstedt, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned CenterThe Summer 2015 issue of Two More Chains explored the concept of "US and THEM" and the barriers this mindset creates to learning in the wildland fire service and beyond.Unfortunately, I’ve got a pile of “Us and Them” examples from my own fire career. You probably do, too. One particular memory stands out in my mind:

[This article originally appeared as the introduction to the 2021 Spring Issue of Two More Chains.]By Kelly Woods, Director, Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

A Personal Decision on the Fireline - Are You Willing to Roll the Dice?

[This article originally appeared as the “One of Our Own” feature in the 2021 Spring Issue of Two More Chains.]---------------------------------------------