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The Supt Series: Fred Thompson, Superintendent of the Helena Hotshots, Joins Me to Discuss All Things Wildfire.
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The Supt Series: Fred Thompson, Superintendent of the Helena Hotshots, Joins Me to Discuss All Things Wildfire.

We talk fitness, what being a Hotshot means, preparing for the season, mental health, and so much more.
The Hotshot Wake Up
Feb 15, 2023
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On Today’s show:

  • Fred covers his background and the history of the crew.

  • We discuss fitness and endurance athletics.

  • We get into mental health, morning meditation for the crew, and how the crew handled tragedy when it came unexpectedly.

  • We discuss the crew’s close connections with the Veteran world and even hosting David Goggins as a crewmember.

  • What critical looks like and how you should prepare.

  • The future of wildfire.

  • and much much more

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