Rapid Lessons Sharing – Another ‘Rhabdo’ Incident 

Another firefighter has suffered a “rhabdo” medical incident during physical training.

In this case, similar to the “rhabdo” incident last September [http://wildfirelessons.net/documents/Compartment_Syndrome_Rhabdo_FLA.pdf], the combination of overexertion and performance supplements were common denominators.

[Posted 1/23/12]

[531 kb pdf]

This updated 2012 publication provides a thorough listing of helicopter resources available to conduct human extractions for emergency evacuations throughout the United States.

As evidenced by recent medical emergencies in the field, this is a crucial document that will save precious time when it matters most.

 [Posted 1/17/12   2,548 kb pdf]

Chainsaw Incident – Safety Concerns FLA 

Have you cut on a side bind lately?

[1,084 kb pdf]

[Posted 1/5/12]

Learning Highlights from the 4th International
High Reliability Organizing Conference 

Check out these key learning highlights—targeted to the wildland fire community.

[1,316 kb pdf]

[Posted 12/27/11]

Davies Creek Ridge Helicopter Mission FLA  

 “The helicopter cool down time is not a safe time—it’s two minutes of danger.”

 [Posted 12/20/11]

National Park Service – Fire Leaders Videos   [Posted 1/9/11]

Using Your Beliefs, Values, and Emotions What's your emotional intelligence IQ? Senior Fire Manager Bill Kaage discusses ways that you can deepen your conversational and emotional intelligence. [7 minutes.] 

Three Challenges Norman Christensen, founding Dean of the Nicholson School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University, discusses the challenges that surround "Goal Setting," "Fire and People," and "Uncertainty." [6 minutes.]

Acadian Firefighter Burn Injuries FLA 

You race to work a spot fire—are you alone? Are you wearing all your PPE?

 [Posted 12/19/11]

Redwood Engine 30 Vehicle Fire LLR 

Are you performing daily maintenance checks on your vehicles?

Are your hubs in the correct position?

[400 kb pdf]

[Posted 12/13/11]

Alice Lake Canoe Incident FLA 

Have you been briefed on all aspects of your potential safety and survival?

[777 kb pdf]

[Posted 12/12/11]

Station Fire Lessons Learned Report 

What key lessons did we learn from the 2009 Station Fire?

Lesson areas—divided into national, regional, and local application—include: night flying of aircraft, fire behavior modeling, and working with urban interface communities.

[65 kb pdf]

[Posted 12/9/11]

Two More Chains Fall Issue 

“Your Fire Shelter: Would You Hesitate Deploying It?”

Check out this story and much more in the latest issue of Two More Chains.

[1,614 kb pdf]

[Posted 11/9/11]

Video: “We Will Never Forget You – Remembering Andy Palmer” 

Before you engage, ask yourself:

·         “What will we do if someone gets hurt?

·         How will we get them out of here?

·         How long will it take to get them to the hospital?”

[Run Time: 16 min., 38 sec.]

[Posted 11/4/11]

Fall 2011    

This news update features: Firefighter: Remember This – Remembering Andy Palmer | Two More Chains | Quick Response (QR) Codes | The LLC’s new YouTube channel | the Rapid Lessons Sharing button | Looking Back – Moving Forward: Brett Fay | Firefighter: Remember This – Hazard Trees.

[Posted 11/21/11]