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AFTER ACTON: Walk a mile in my fire boots

February 22, 2018 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

AFTER ACTON: Walk a mile in my fire boots

On attending the celebration of life for FAE Cory Iverson

AFTER ACTION: Fire vs. Family

December 22, 2017 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

AFTER ACTION: Fire vs. Family

“I am a firefighter and a mother, but it’s harder to be both than it should be. Fire vs. family is my reality.”

Australia’s Summer 2016-2017 Fire Season: Extreme heat and a few destructive fires

March 27, 2017 by Michael Hill Leave a Comment

Australia’s Summer 2016-2017 Fire Season: Extreme heat and a few destructive fires

By Michael Scott Hill The 2016-2017 fire season in Australia has been relatively quiet overall with a few periods of increased initial attack activity, like this weekend in mid-February 2017 (see aerial photo). Flying in the rear of a Bell 412 helicopter across New South Wales’ rugged, rolling Blue Mountains with my small RART (Rapid […]

The Unbidden Wildfire

March 14, 2016 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

The Unbidden Wildfire

Wicked problems are difficult to define and thus offer no definitive solutions — yet we are obligated to seek the most work-able solutions among better or worse, good enough and not good enough. In this essay we witness the story of a typical fire problem, framed as a wickedly difficult problem to solve.

Confessions of an Inmate Firefighter

January 4, 2016 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

Confessions of an Inmate Firefighter

Working amid the camaraderie of the fireline, an inmate firefighter finds courage, a potential career focus, and the finest reward of fire work– to be appreciated.

AFTER ACTION: A smokejumper + a smart phone

October 5, 2015 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

AFTER ACTION: A smokejumper + a smart phone

First there’s a fire, then initial attack …

AFTER ACTION: To burn or not to burn

March 20, 2015 by Writer Wildfire Magazine Leave a Comment

Too much or too little fuel reduction burning – the debate has raged in Australia for many years. Meanwhile, the fire managers are just getting on with the task.

After Action: When do you become a firefighter?

January 26, 2015 by Adam Zais Leave a Comment

After Action: When do you become a firefighter?

Season one on an IA crew in southern Oregon.

AFTER ACTION: In Ketchum, Idaho — bike racing through the smoke

January 24, 2015 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

AFTER ACTION: In Ketchum, Idaho — bike racing through the smoke

Called the “world’s greatest female endurance cyclist,” six-time world champion Rebecca Rusch owns numerous victories in multiple ultra endurance races, including the Leadville Trail 100, Dirty Kanza 200, and holds the record on the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail. Rebecca also works as a part-time firefighter and EMT for the Ketchum Fire Department. by Rebecca Rusch Throughout […]

After Action: Why become a member of IAWF?

May 6, 2014 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

After Action: Why become a member of IAWF?

It’s Bigger than You By supporting the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) you are supporting the fire community and profession. This helps you but it’s bigger than you or me. It’s about all of us. IAWF trains the profession through the conferences and webinars it organizes and hosts, which provide a venue for cross-pollination […]

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February 2018

President's Desk

President’s Desk: Our next two years — to unite and progress, amid challenges

Briefing

BRIEFING: Lessons (once more) from the flames

Thoughts on Leadership

After nearly a decade, searching for cohesion in our Cohesive Strategy

Fire Science

McCaffrey receives 2017 IJWF Outstanding Editor award

Fire Science

Apply for IAWF Scholarships

Fire Science

Interview with 2017 Early Career in Fire Science Award Recipient, Dr. Travis Paveglio

Community

WORKSHOP PREVIEW: The 2nd National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop, “Making a Difference – Building Capacity, Improving Preparedness, and Learning From Experience.”

Community

California needs to rethink urban fire risk after tragedies

Policy

Wildfire – The Answer

Fire in the Media

Following #ThomasFire

Fire Science

WORKSHOP REPORT: Applying paleofire records in ecological management

After Action

AFTER ACTON: Walk a mile in my fire boots

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