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

Dec 14 2022 | 00:51:20

/

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. 

Other Episodes

Episode 17

June 01, 2023 00:37:46
Episode Cover

Veteran crew to engine crew: talking with second year firefighter Katrina Arguello

Katrina Arguello, BLM engine crew member working in Las Cruces, New Mexico, talks about transitioning from the military to wildland fire. A veteran of...

Listen

Episode 26

April 24, 2024 00:47:41
Episode Cover

The National Fire Equipment Program: talking shop with John Fitchner and Justin Lammers

The award-winning National Fire Equipment Program (NFEP) located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) incorporates firefighter innovation with industry expertise to provide the...

Listen

Episode 11

November 02, 2022 00:49:36
Episode Cover

Helicopters, airplanes, and unmanned aircraft systems: talking wildland fire aviation management with Mike Reid

BLM Fire Deputy Division Chief of Aviation Mike Reid talks about the various types of aviation assets working in wildland fire management. Beginning his...

Listen