Two More Chains

This issue of Two More Chains is about the evolution of learning in the wildland fire system. 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.

In this issue of Two More Chains, we focus on lessons gathered in 2025 and offer some specific calls to action.

This issue of Two More Chains focuses the Task Book system. Learn about the history, intent and recent changes, along with some best practices from a current Forest Training Officer.

This issue of Two More Chains provides the context, insight, lessons, and resources to improve our collective skill related to structure protection.

This issue of Two More Chains consists of a handful of straight-forward lessons gathered from driving related incidents.

In this issue of Two More Chains, we offer specific calls to action based on lessons gathered in 2024.

When we think about working on fires, it’s easy to focus on the differences—the varied terrains, the diverse tactics, or even the distinct challenges presented by each region of the world. But as we’ve discovered through the stories shared in this issue, the core of what it means to be a wildland firefighter remains strikingly similar, whether you’re working in the remote forests of Canada, the arid expanses of Australia, or right here in the U.S.

This issue is about what happens when you are not "in charge" but you need to make a decision or take action.

In this issue we highlight some advances our community has seen over the last 30 years and reflect on the lessons related to organizational change.

In this issue of Two More Chains, we focus on lessons gathered in 2023 and offer some specific calls to action.