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The Hotshot Wake Up

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A podcast and newsletter by firefighters about wildfire and the world. Crew Supervisor and Ex Hotshot overhead. Call it like it is. Monthly Substack subscriptions go towards supporting this content and helping firefighters in need. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/
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If you like Adam Carolla or Howard Stern then The Hotshot Whiz Kids Comedy Podcast is for you. The show a Comedy Podcast broadcast from Buffalo NY. It features Stand Up comedian Mike Cline Jr and his longtime friend Mark Davila in a conversation style format. The pair talk about anything and everything in an unscripted and uncensored conversational style with sharp wit honed from their stand up comedy background and a chemistry that sets them apart from the majority of similar style podcasts.
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Interviews with some of the most celebrated Editors in Lifestyle media in the UK today. The aim of this series is to provide PRs and brands with an insight into the daily workings of each publication, and hopefully provide some golden nuggets of information and best practices to get into each Editors good books, and therefore coverage. They'll be discussing their journey to becoming an Editor, how things have changed since then, and more recently, the Editorial structure and process of the p ...
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full Operational Update. Virginia and West Virginia order multiple Teams. Multiple Complexes established. Governor puts out an emergency response. Southern Area at PL3. Washington State scraps its Wildfire Risk Maps. Says their unreliable and need to be redone. However, defensible space requir…
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On Today’s Show: To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The Eldorado Fire was started by a gender reveal party in California. This week the couple involved was charged in the death of a Big Bear Hotshot squadie. Charlie Morton was working the Eldorado Fire when the fire overran his position. A look at the upcoming Spring fire season. …
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On today’s show: {to subscribe:} https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Wildfires in Chile claim the lives of 64 people. Thousands are out of their homes, and hundreds are still missing. Four fires started “simultaneously,” according to the President of Chile and Governor of Valparaiso. “Possibly coordinated,” and an investigation is underway. I al…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The story of the Beachie Creek Fire in Oregon. Multiple lawsuits on how the fire was handled by the Forest and $1B demanded from the power company. MIST tactics V.S. full suppression. Safety V.S. engaging. What’s the cost in the end? PG&E come to a settlement on the Dixie Fire trial. Did PG&E …
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On today’s show: To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The FBI and DOJ indict two wildfire contract companies for bid rigging wildfire contracts. Wiretaps led to evidence of collusion, territorial monopolies, and running the competition out of business. The shady world of wildfire contracts. I cover the story of three Hotshots runnin…
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To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/On today’s show: Tim Sheehy, founder and CEO of Bridger Aerospace, joins me to discuss the current state of wildland fire, firefighter compensation, the bureaucratic struggles with policy and contracts, and his new book, Mudslingers. Tim takes us through his journey from a Navy Seal to building Br…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We discuss the slowly reemerging policy of “put everything out” that has crept back into both the political realm and the tech side of the wildfire industry. A policy that clearly didn’t work. We talk about the importance of bringing operational and field-capable people into these discussions …
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To subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ On Today’s show, I welcome Contra Costa County Fire Captain and Tablet Command Co-founder Andy Bozzo. We discuss the evolving tech coming to the Wildfire industry and the importance of integrating it with the “old ways” and the expected hurdles along the way. There is always a place and a time fo…
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On Today’s show: To Subscribe: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I welcome the Director and Producer of Hotshot Movie Gabriel Mann. Gabriel recently attended the Red Sky Summit in California and describes the vibe and vision these companies have for the wildfire industry. Our conversation hopes to bring clarity to the public about what the nee…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I lay out the case for hazard pay on Prescribed fire. It could actually save money, increase retention, and, one could argue, make the RX environment more safe. In the last few weeks, there have been major and severe injuries on prescribed burns around the Nation. I cover the fatalities that h…
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Episode: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Today, I welcome Bill Harsey, known worldwide for his award-winning knife designs for both special forces and the common man. Bill is a fourth-generation logger whose family moved to Oregon to make their way during the Great Depression. We also discuss his work in the Bull Run watershed, where a large…
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On Today’s Show, https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I have on Doug Cote to discuss the record-breaking wildfire season in Canada. Doug has a long and extensive wildfire career, including smoke jumping in the Yukon, and now his career is focused on prescribed fire and aerial ignition work in the Northern Boreal forests and working with Indigenou…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I welcome Kelly Martin to discuss the new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission’s report to Congress, everything happening with the workforce, legislation, and beneficial fire. The Presidential Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission was established in 2022. Kelly was o…
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Today, https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We discuss solutions to combat depression and relationship struggles, communication tips for both families and first responders, and ways to transition back to home life successfully. We also have a conversation about the very different struggles women and men have when working in this industry and for …
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ After the Wildfire Commission Report, Wildfire Tech Companies started calling for a “new workforce.” What does that mean, and is it needed? With 3 years of horrible retention and recruitment, why the shift now? AI wildfire data companies say our forests only have 10 years until they go away. O…
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On Today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I am happy to have Mental Health Counselor and Educator Dani Shedden. We discuss the process of reintegrating back into the “real world” after a wildfire season, bad habits to recognize, and solutions for first responders who are struggling. We also talk about the family side of things and wha…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Prescribed burns are being rushed and crews shutting down early heading into a potential Government Shutdown. Congress members make a last stand to try and pass the wildland firefighter pay legislation. Original investors in Tesla, SpaceX, and SolarCity provide funding for AI autonomous helico…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operation update. Fires start to wind down around the nation. Canada continues to be active. I cover the multiple tree strikes that recently happened in the Pacific Northwest on wildfires. One firefighter was struck in the head, and another was struck while escaping the falling tree, stri…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Firefighters with NFFE sit down for a roundtable conversation about the Paycheck Protection Act. We discuss the upcoming vote, how to support it, and what’s in it. They were very honest and open about the next steps involved, what comes after getting this passed, and the future of the Tim Hart…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Jason Forthofer joins us to talk about what’s happening at the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab in Montana. Jason is an Engineer, Researcher, and wildland firefighter with robust on-the-ground and operational experience. We dive into new tools and tech coming out of the Fire Lab, how AI can be used …
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ While investigating a wildfire in California, authorities find a body. This leads to multiple murder charges and reveals a web of crimes that led to a large wildfire. FEMA says they have run out of money. Demands more money as they cut off past relief to wildfire victims. They blame wildfires …
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I cover the story of The Elkhorn Fire. This fire started on July 24th in Idaho and was an incredible incident. A story of deployment sites, point protection, fast thinking, evacuating rafters, and overcoming adversity. This is a fascinating story of stress and success in an unforgiving environ…
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On Todays Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. The town of Medical Lake in Washington is devastated. Up to 184 homes were lost. 1 fatality was reported. Paradise Montana evacuated, River Road East Fire jumps the Clark Fork River. Lahaina, Maui update. We cover the newly released report of the Hotshot Buggy that flip…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The mass amount of ridiculous claims surfacing on the Lahaina fires in Maui, Hawaii, have taken over the internet. I got through these and destroy them. I discuss what the likely cause is and how the events unfolded. The Lahaina Fire is now the most deadly and devastating wildfire in United St…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. Very busy around the nation. Southwest moves to a Preparedness Level 4. New fires in the PNW and Northern Rockies. Texas and Colorado looking to be busy. What is it like raising a family while a wildland firefighter? One Smokejumper and Hotshot’s story. The challenges …
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Oregon and Washington both have major incidents currently. The Newell Road fire went 30,000+ acres in 24 hours. Montana and Idaho became active this week. Colt, Hayden, Bowles, and other fire updates. Arizona and New Mexico still have numerous lightning fires. When Monsoons? Lockheed Martin de…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The wildfire season in the United States is here. Oregon, California, and Idaho pop. The Flat Fire will be the first campaign fire in the West. Full operational update. Insurers in Florida pull out due to extreme weather and wildfires. As predicted… The Oregon wildfire dilemma. The Wildfire ri…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update. The Pacific Northwest sees multiple new fires. Arizona continues to burn. PL3 in the Southwest. The State of Idaho says 50% of their wildfire workforce are first year employees. Safety concerns arise. An independent study says Nomex contains PFAS and PFAS-like chemical…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We chat with Gabriel Mann about his upcoming film, Hotshot. This is an amazing movie that deserves a large audience. We discuss his work, wildfire culture, media culture, and more. The movie is expected to be out in August of this year. A wonderful and sobering conversation. THE HOTSHOT WAKE U…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The pay cliff is now 12 weeks away. NFFE had a big week in D.C. The Ambassador to Canada has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian government. This will streamline intelligence sharing, satellites, drones, and cross-border operations. A huge step towards international wild…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ The FBI arrests a California arsonist responsible for the 2022 Oak fire. Over 197 structures and 20,000 acres were burned. The Hotshot Community loses another young fit firefighter. Prayers to Jacob Metcalf’s family. The DIO and USDA put out a joint statement on their “strategic wildfire fundi…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/We have a conversation with Pioneer Peak Hotshot Superintendent Kris Baumgartner. The crew just returned from an assignment in Alberta, Canada, and we discussed that experience. We talk about Hotshot culture and everything that comes with it. Old school V.S. new school and what can we learn fro…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ There is a sea of conspiracy and misunderstanding about what’s going on with the wildfires in Canada. We cover all of these things and provide professional insight into what’s actually happening. What is a fire-resilient and fire-reliant landscape? This is important to understand. Is this all …
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On today’s show, we have a conversation with Dr. Melinda Adams. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Melinda Adams, Ph.D. belongs to the N’dee San Carlos Apache Tribe and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science and Indigenous Studies at The University of Kansas. She is a cultural fire scholar and practitio…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I asked the audience to create an 11th Standard Fire Order. The responses are great! A prescribed fire escape in Oregon. I cover the details of this burn. Criminal Charges are dropped in the PG&E Zogg Fire case. Classic California wildfire lawsuits and politics. ANOTHER insurance company drops…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ State Farm stops new insurance policies on homes in California due to wildfires and the climate emergency. What this means for residents in rural areas. Did wildfire risk maps play a role?! Erickson Skycrane can now operate at night after NVG certification. Full operational update. Plus more. …
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ We welcome Destiny Morris. She is a relationship therapist and works with wildland firefighters, their partners and provides real-world solutions for them. We cover everything no one wants to say out loud. We discuss the wide spectrum of addiction and vices and talk about what wildland firefig…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Arizona starts a satellite tracking program for its crews. We talk about the technology and its integration into their programs. Firefighters burned over in Idaho. Sustained burns on 65% of their body. We cover this incident and talk about common denominators. US Hotshot crews are seeing what …
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full Operational Update. Florida has multiple large fires. Region 3 activity increases. Are chainsaw injuries on the rise?! We cover the new lessons learned. The people of New Mexico, who lost everything from the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires, still haven’t seen any of the $3.95B approved…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Alberta is a warzone. A massive lightning bust starts numerous fires and forces the evacuation of thousands. Update on the tanker crash in Australia. New Mexico and Arizona see increased starts. Suspect caught in Arizona shooting range fire. A new study on wildfire meals, catering, and nutriti…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Idaho starts training its loggers to fight wildfires. Governor looking to bolster its ranks and heavy equipment contracts. Massive $1.6B wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp moves forward in Oregon. Parent company Berkshire Hathaway is back in familiar territory. Montana votes on House Bill 883…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full operational update Multiple States declare Statewide emergencies for wildfires. From Wisconsin to Rhode Island, wildfires rip. When ordering a food unit, the Forest Service prioritizes the cheapest, not the closest. This may incentivize caterers to cut costs and quality. Government Accoun…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/Spring fire season is here. The East Coast, Florida, and the South get busy. The Southwest, Region 3, goes PL2. Forest Service gives job series and wage increase updates. Department of Interior is moving forward with series implementation before FS. A new clear air rule makes prescribed fire mo…
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On Today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Full Operational Update Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado see a busy week of wildfire. New Mexico pops a 300-acre fire. A new Bill was introduced to limit the number of funds available to the Forest Service for wildfire management. We provide details. Secretary of DOI told to “do more with…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Olivia Gagliardi joins us to discuss the Women in Wildland Fire Event Coming up. EVENT LINK We also discuss Olivia’s career path from the Conservation Corps to the Flagstaff Hotshots and now Smokejumping in Missoula. Wyoming questions the USDA and Forest Service for being the only Western Stat…
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On today’s show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I talked to Dani Shedden, of Close the Gap Wellness. We cover a full array of topics that many firefighters, first responders, and even their loved ones experience in these professions. With the beginning of the fire season coming, it’s well-known that this is the time of year when relationshi…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ On Today’s Show: We cover the 2022 Fire Season Accident and Fatality summary. Many categories are up. As we have discussed frequently, aviation and helicopter accidents and fatalities are drastically up. Swamper injuries surpass sawyer injuries. Very abnormal. On a 10-year average, overall fat…
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On today’s episode: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I talk to Brian Crowley, Captain of Cañon Helitak. We discuss helitak and drones on prescribed fire, their role in search and rescue, and the qualifications needed. We get into just how many people actually go missing in our forests and parks every year. We also talk about Brian’s experienc…
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On Today’s Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ First Operational Update of 2023. Lost hiker charged for starting a wildfire to get rescued. Firefighter tracking is here. Systems are being implemented to handle the bandwidth. We cover the Presidential report on Modernizing Wildland Firefighting to Protect Our Firefighters. Drones, autonomou…
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On today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ Fred covers his background and the history of the crew. We discuss fitness and endurance athletics. We get into mental health, morning meditation for the crew, and how the crew handled tragedy when it came unexpectedly. We discuss the crew’s close connections with the Veteran world and even ho…
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