Fire suppression preparedness and incident management: a discussion with Steve Shaw

Episode 20 August 09, 2023 00:55:11
Fire suppression preparedness and incident management: a discussion with Steve Shaw
Wildfire Matters
Fire suppression preparedness and incident management: a discussion with Steve Shaw

Aug 09 2023 | 00:55:11

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Show Notes

Steve Shaw, BLM Fire Branch Chief of Preparedness and Suppression Support, talks about his wildland fire management journey starting on an engine crew in Montana, to hotshot in California, fire management in Arizona, and currently supervising the preparedness and suppression support program for BLM Fire at the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho - the program that provides the logistics and communications that firefighters need to get their job done. We discuss the in-and-outs of being an incident commander (IC) and the importance of mentors in your career. Steve provides insight into some challenges we face for the future, is encouraged by changes we are making, and offers some advice for people getting into the profession of wildland fire management.

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