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Today, Jon Freeman (USWFS) and Matt Lynde (USFS) join the show to discuss everything about wildfire aviation supervision and coordination, and, if you are interested, how to become one.
This is a big-picture job, and as they describe, the best job in the industry. As an aviation supervisor, you are basically a flying radio, or 7 radios… and it is a position that takes mental fortitude and operational clarity to keep the aviation dance going, get everyone what they need, and keep folks safe.
We also discuss the increasing danger of civilian drones over wildfires, which shut down aviation operations immediately. And lastly, what is the path an individual needs to take to achieve this in their career, the prerequisite qualifications, and classes needed.
Jon is currently working in Oregon, and Matt is headed back to California. It’ll be busy until winter.
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Three wildfires have crossed the international border of Canada and Minnesota, and hundreds of thousands of acres have burned. 183 new starts across Ontario are expected to burn for weeks.

Wildfire smoke will blanket the eastern United States as poor air quality records are already being set.

More Minnesota fires merge as firefighters work to access the wilderness fires.

Colorado, Utah, Oregon, and California are still seeing wildfire activity. Full operational update. Wildfire aircraft are now hard to come by, as demand for aviation resources continues to increase.

Starting the morning campfire in spike camp. It’s easy, but hazardous. Burn injury report.

Plus more.

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New wildfires are popping up in the Pacific Northwest and California. Southern California moves to a Preparedness Level 3.

A lot of progress is being made on wildfires across Colorado, Utah, and the Southwest as containment rises.

Containment drops on the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado as a civilian drone shuts down air resources while trying to catch spot fires.

12 fatalities, 8 injuries, and 36 missing on wildfires in Spain. Authorities say many of the deceased were foreigners who ignored evacuation routes and got caught out in the open.

Chainsaw and burn injury updates.

What is the Super El Niño going to bring with it?

Full operational update.

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A full operational update of all fires across the nation.

Colorado fires expect extreme fire behavior again today. Red flag conditions continue across much of the Region.

Progress is being made on most of the fires across Utah and the Southwest. A breakdown of year-to-date wildfire numbers in Utah compared to last year. Less fire, more acres.

New Mexico reports the warmest start to a year ever on record.

The Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the cause of the wildfire aviation accident in Canada.

New study on what keeps people from evacuating a wildfire zone, and overall preparedness.

I have been looking for fundraisers for the three firefighters killed on the Knowles Fire in Colorado. Two are available for Emily Barker and Nicholas Hutcherson, and I am still looking to see if there is another for Sydney Watson or the two others injured.
Emily Barker Fundraiser
Nicholas Hutcherson Fundraiser
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Colorado has declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires actively burning across the State.

The National Preparedness Level moves to 4.

Updates from the USWFS and Forest Service on the burnover event on the Knowles Fire.

Wildfires continue to make large runs across Utah. The Pocket Fire in Arizona increases to over 11,000 acres.

A conversation about current wildfire conditions on the ground.

Plus more.

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