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
Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Situation?
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.
Fruit We Can Reach
"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.
Heatstroke Lesson Sharing from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
[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
Where Does Your Incident Repeater Come From?
What I learned from two weeks at the Great Basin Cache
By Erik Apland, Field Operations Specialist (Acting), Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center