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Weekly Wildfire Update: McBride Fatalities, Hermits Peak Apology Tour, Caterer Crisis, Fire Mitigation In California is Broken, Forest Service Resignation Goes Viral.
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Weekly Wildfire Update: McBride Fatalities, Hermits Peak Apology Tour, Caterer Crisis, Fire Mitigation In California is Broken, Forest Service Resignation Goes Viral.

Hotshots VS Line Medics…Plus more
The Hotshot Wake Up
Apr 15, 2022
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On this week’s Podcast we cover:

  • McBride Fire Fatalities and operational update.

  • The Forest Service’s Hermits Peak Fire Apology Tour and operational update.

  • Caterer Crisis, Caterers reach out to me.

  • Fire Mitigation In California is Broken. Projects and Prescribed burning stalled.

  • Forest Service Resignation Goes Viral. Great read and a wake up call to fire Officials.

  • PG&E got off easy, but can this problem be solved?

  • Line Medics VS Hotshot Crews. A chat with a Line Medic.

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