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Fires in Chile: 64+ Dead. President of Chile\Governor: “These fires began in four points that lit up simultaneously.” "Could be intentional." Curfew ordered, authorities search for those responsible.
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Wildfires in Chile claim the lives of 64 people. Thousands are out of their…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Story of The Beachie Creek Fire: Put It Out, Or Let It Burn? Both Have Consequences. Also, PG&E and the Dixie Fire trial. The settlement basically pays itself.
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The story of the Beachie Creek Fire in Oregon.
Multiple lawsuits on how the fire was han…
2 years, 1 month ago
Wildfire Contractors Accused of Bid Rigging in Idaho and "Drowning" the Competition. FBI Investigates After Wiretaps. Also, Hotshots and Ultra Marathons. A story about cardio and mental toughness.
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The FBI and DOJ indict two wildfire contract companies for bid rigging wildfi…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Conversation With Bridger Aerospace Founder and CEO Tim Sheehy. Wildfire aviation, wildfire policy, and the history of Scoopers.
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Tim Sheehy, founder and CEO of Bridger Aerospace, joins me to discuss the curre…
2 years, 2 months ago
Looking Forward to the 2024 Wildfire Season: A conversation with wildfire commissioner Kelly Martin.
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We discuss the slowly reemerging policy of “put everything out” that has crept back into bot…
2 years, 2 months ago
Tracking Firefighters, A Living IAP, Interactive Maps, and Live Fireline Progression. A Conversation with Fire Captain Andy Bozzo, Co-Founder of Tablet Command.
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On Today’s show, I welcome Contra Costa County Fire Captain and Tablet Command Co-founder Andy B…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Ever Changing Story of Wildfire Has Confused the Public. Let's Get Back On Track.
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I welcome the Director and Producer of Hotshot Movie Gabriel Mann. Gabriel rec…
2 years, 3 months ago
Prescribed Fire is Hazardous and Can Be Deadly. The Argument for Hazard Pay on RX Fire. Also, another entrapment in California and Hotshot injured in Tennessee.
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I lay out the case for hazard pay on Prescribed fire. It could actually save money, increas…
2 years, 3 months ago
A Conversation With World Renowned Knife Maker Bill Harsey. Bill's knives are known around the world by special forces and high level operators.
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Today, I welcome Bill Harsey, known worldwide for his award-winning knife designs for both special fo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Canada's Record Wildfire Season. A Chat With Doug Cote. Doug is a former Yukon Smoke Jumper and current Wildfire Risk Management Specialist for Canada.
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I have on Doug Cote to discuss the record-breaking wildfire season in Canada. Doug has a long…
2 years, 4 months ago