Latest Episodes
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Learn about the Joint Fire Science Program with Coleen Haskell and Karen Dante-Wood
Coleen Haskell, Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Program Manager, and Karen Dante-Wood, JFSP Technology Transfer Specialist, introduce us to the program created by Congress...
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Not your ordinary job: a Wildfire Matters look back at different careers in fire with Carrie and Jennifer
BLM Fire employs over 3,600 wildland firefighters and support personnel nationwide. Since premiering in 2022, the Wildfire Matters podcast has focused on BLM Fire...
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Wildland Firefighting positions: Q&A with a panel of subject matter experts
There are quite a few questions swirling about the new Wildland Firefighting positions in the Wildland Fire Management 0456 series recently reclassified by Office...
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Fire suppression preparedness and incident management: a discussion with Steve Shaw
Steve Shaw, BLM Fire Branch Chief of Preparedness and Suppression Support, talks about his wildland fire management journey starting on an engine crew in...
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Alaska Fire Service: Managing wildfires in the great state of Alaska, part two
In the 49th state, wildfire suppression is a bit different than in the Lower 48. This second episode dedicated to the Alaska Fire Service...
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Alaska Fire Service: Managing wildfires in the great state of Alaska, part one
The BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1982 to provide efficient and cost-effective fire suppression services for all U.S. Department of the...