Wildland firefighter to fuel management specialist: a conversation with Courtney Wyatt

Episode 8 July 28, 2022 00:42:43
Wildland firefighter to fuel management specialist: a conversation with Courtney Wyatt
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Wildland firefighter to fuel management specialist: a conversation with Courtney Wyatt

Jul 28 2022 | 00:42:43

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Show Notes

Boise District BLM Fuels Specialist Courtney Wyatt talks about her experience working in wildland fire suppression and transitioning to fuels management. We discuss wildland fire management at the ground level from being on an engine, helitack, and hotshot crew to planning and implementing vegetation treatments like jackpot burning and fuel break design. We also explore how fuels management can help our wildland firefighters and protect the public.

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