Uncovering Our Lost Wildland Fire History
After a year of looking at incident reviews, agency annual reports, and lots and lots of newspapers, I want to share the stories that surprised me the most and, I think, shine a light on the least discussed corners of wildland fire management in the U.S.By Erik Apland, Field Operations SpecialistWildland Fire Lessons Learned Center
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Search and Rescue
On July 18, 2021, the Siskiyou Rappel Crew’s helicopter was on standby for wildland fire support staged at the Sunriver Airport in Oregon. At 2012 hours, they received initial dispatch for a Search and Rescue (SAR) mutual aid request from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office SAR Team.
Hit By 400-Pound Rock on the Pyramid Butte Fire
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
Sarah Cuddy -- Once Again! Insights and Reflection on Leadership
[This is the “One of Our Own” feature that originally appeared in the 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains.]
Tree Falling Training Fatality
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
S-212 Training Injury
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
Crew Entrapment on the Brewer Fire
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
Engine Crew Public Assist Hit By Tree
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
Canyon 66 Prescribed Fire Vehicle Accident
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.
Elkhorn Fire Point Protection
[The 2024 Summer Issue of Two More Chains focused on leadership and highlighted incidents in which firefighters who weren’t “in charge” suddenly needed to make leadership decisions and take action.