Speaking of Risk Podcast

In this episode I am joined by Zach Peterson, Forest Planner and EMT, to talk about any tips he might have for folks working in the field.  What are the most common medical issues that come up for our employees?  What can we do to be prepared?  What does Zack recommend for a bare bones emergency medical kit that packs up small and light, can be stuffed anywhere, and works if you need it!Tourniquet, Hemostatic Dressing, Duct Tape, Aspirin, and Diphenhydramine.  Maybe even toss in a compression bandage such as an Israeli Bandage. Remembering Andy Palmer: Dutch Creek Tree Felling Fatality, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/articles/remembering-andy-palmer-nps-wildland-firefighter.htmWe Will Never Forget You; Remembering Andy Palmer https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TFLgOQqLq_QStop the Bleed: DHShttps://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/images/oha/16_1011_stopthebleed_infographic_full.jpgCAT Tourniquet https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PMfEls2LC8cHow to use a tourniquet, Mayo Clinic https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gufWXaljyIIEmergency Bandage aka Israeli Bandage https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S2_EU1T-o-g

On this episode University of Idaho Professor, Randy Brooks, PhD discusses his wildland firefighter fatigue study, and his ongoing research into this important aspect of firefighter safety and well-being.  Why should you care about fatigue?  Well listen in, and you will learn some interesting things about fatigue that you may not have considered before.  

On this episode I join Billy Mack in a conversation about the Liz Butte Fire, and risks of Mullet Fest.   

On this episode I interview Smokejumpers Tom Kovalicky and Rod Snider about being trapped in the Higgins Ridge Fire, and Rod’s daring rescue with his Bell 47 G3 Helicopter.