Nice idea, but bad writing
Others have mentioned the over-dramatization, stilted reading, and misidentification of terms such as overhead. However, the liberal misuse of words like boot camp to describe shot crew training , deployment for fire assignments , cavalry, as well as calling smokejumper training skydiving exercises are evidence of either very poor editing and/or poor understanding of firefighting/research on the part of the writers. While these may seem like meaningless distinctions to the uninitiated, they make the well intentioned podcast seem like a poorly researched and over fluffed high school report. If the public is ever to understand wildfire you’ve got to get away from the dramatization and demonization of fire.
treemugger42 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/17/19
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I've just staggered through the intro that screamed for a good editor. Let's hope this improves. If it does, I'll update. If it doesn't, I'm outta here.Read full review »
fledanow via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 01/18/20
As a former wildland firefighter, I'm happy to give any podcasts on wildfire a go. Sadly, this one follows in the footsteps of most podcasts by non-firefighters. I would have given it a pass had they solely focused on the Eagle Creek fire, but if your purpose is to give the history and...Read full review »
MorrisCat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/24/19
Informative,multilayered,clear,thought provoking.i found it inspiring & enlightened.your recommendations re how to view the fire & all humans involved really are a general prescription for a meaningful life.
Apslovely via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/26/19
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