How to Start a Successful Fire Program (even if you're broke!)
A Step Beyond the Fire
Check out this episode to learn the steps you can take to get started with a successful prescribed burning program on your property, even if you don't have much money to begin! Great Resources for Prescribed Burners: Association of Fire Ecology: Driptorch Digest: Fire Program Funding Opportunities: Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network: Hot-Dry-Windy Index: National Wildfire Coordinating Group Toolbox: Natural Areas Training Academy: North Carolina State University Extension Forestry: Rapid Lesson Sharing: Recorded Lectures/Talks from Oregon State University: ...
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Burning the Second Most Populated County in the US
A Step Beyond the Fire
In this episode, Cully interviews John McCabe, the Director of the Department of Resouce Management in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois. Want to learn how John and his team are able to consistently burn in a County that is home to over 5 million people, including the City of Chicago? Check this episode out! Dont forget to check out this webinar series we mentioned in the episode: https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/workshops-trainings/prescribed-fire-webinar-series/
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A Solution to the Growing Wildfire Problem
A Step Beyond the Fire
In this episode, Cully meets up with Ben Cossel, the Public Affairs Officer for the Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora, CA. Ben shares the latest on the Wildfire Crisis Strategy Implementation Plan, and how the framework of the plan is taking big steps in solving the century-old problem of destructive wildfires in our Western landscapes. Check out the latest work on the Stanislaus National Forest: For some of Ben's great fire photos, check this link out also:
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Wolves and Fire: Nature's Unlikely Pair
A Step Beyond the Fire
Cully has an in-depth conversation with Jon Trapp, an Air Force Veteran turned wolf biologist and Fire Behavior Analyst. Jon recounts his experiences studying wolves in the American West, and how a life in the wildlife research field led him into a career in wildland fire. As Jon shares stories from the field, it becomes clear that there are two unique things that have a profound effect upon the land he calls home: wolves and fire.
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A Lesson From Two Leaders
A Step Beyond the Fire
Steve meets up with his longtime friend Rick Dolan, the current statewide Director of the Florida Forest Service. Rick and Steve discuss leadership amidst their experiences in the challenging scenarios of wildfires, hurricanes and other types of natural disasters.
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Where Are We Heading in the Future? Show Updates with Cully
A Step Beyond the Fire
In this episode, Cully provides some show updates, ways to contribute to the show and new directions to be expected in the upcoming Season 3. Check out these upcoming conservation events:
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A Conversation With Yosemite's Not-So-Retired Fire Chief
A Step Beyond the Fire
In this episode, guest host Steve Miller has the opportunity to connect with one of his good friends named Kelly Martin. Kelly recounts some of her incredible experiences as the past Chief of Fire and Aviation for Yosemite National Park, and they cover many interesting topics including emotional intelligence, fire behavior, education, diversity and gender roles in fire.
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Old Friends, New Perspectives
A Step Beyond the Fire
Guest host Steve Miller (Director of Fire and Aviation Management, USFS Eastern Region) and his colleague Rosi Mulholland get together to share stories and lessons learned that span both of their many years as fire practitioners.
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Conservation Law Enforcement with FWC Executive Director Roger Young
A Step Beyond the Fire
Cully meets with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Executive Director Roger Young to talk about his career as a conservation law enforcement officer, and what leadership looks like for him in his current role as the leader of a 3,000+ employee statewide agency.
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Tools of the Trade: The Axe
A Step Beyond the Fire
Cully joins Rylee and Ryan McKenzie at the headquarters of a local family-owned business called Quality Equipment and Parts to talk about some of the latest equipment available in the market today that can be used in conjunction with fire to help us restore native landscapes.
info_outlineIn this final episode of Season 1, Cully shares some of the new content in the upcoming season and he shares with you memories of his family earlier in life.