Military law enforcement to wildland fire investigator: a conversation with Court Gossard

Episode 12 December 14, 2022 00:51:20
Military law enforcement to wildland fire investigator: a conversation with Court Gossard
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Military law enforcement to wildland fire investigator: a conversation with Court Gossard

Dec 14 2022 | 00:51:20

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Show Notes

BLM Wildland Fire Investigator and Trespass Coordinator Court Gossard talks about his transition from the military to working in wildland fire. We discuss the importance of fire investigation - from examination and documentation to types of causes and what fire trespass involves…along with a little reminiscing. Court also provides advise to veterans looking for work in wildland fire management. 

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