Through the Smoke:
Insights from a wildfire veteran
The Shovel of a Thousand Truths
The age-old question is finally put to rest: Which hand tool reigns supreme—the Pulaski or the shovel?
The Bear and the Darkness: Excerpt from “When Embers Fade.”
The bear was circling our camp, lurking just beyond the reach of the firelight, waiting for the perfect moment to move in and claim its dinner. The three of us swept our headlamps through the darkness, straining to catch a glimpse of its hulking form.
Grateful for every Ember
Being a wildland firefighter was the best job I've ever had. It provided me with incredibly unique experiences that enriched my life and continue to guide me today. I'm deeply grateful that I never took those moments for granted and had the emotional insight to appreciate the significance of my position.
Precedented: Our New Normal in Wildfire Seasons
Unprecedented.
That’s the word you’ll hear every fire season now. It gets tossed around so often—by headlines, politicians, and press releases—that when I see it, all I can think is how deeply it misses the point. Every year, they say the fires are worse than ever. But to wildland firefighters, it’s all starting to feel very precedented.