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The Hotshot Wake Up

The Hotshot Wake Up
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A podcast and newsletter by firefighters about wildfire and the world. Crew Supervisor and Ex Hotshot overhead. Call it like it is. Monthly Substack subscriptions go towards supporting this content and helping firefighters in need. thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

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On Today’s Show: To Subscribe and Support thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

The Wildfire Technology Summit takes place next week in Salt Lake City, Utah, where wildfire leaders, operational subject matter experts, and technology companies will ... more

On today’s show: To Support and Subscribe: thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

A few weeks ago, a letter went out to wildfire agency heads from the Alliance of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders, advocating for the unification of our nation's wi... more

On Today’s Show: To Support and Subscribe: thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

The Director of the Wildland Fire Service, Chief Brian Fennessy, started in his inaugural position just 9 months ago, but there is plenty to talk about. We chat about ... more

On Today’s Show: To Support And Subscribe: thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

Frustrations have boiled over within the Forest Service as fire supervisors voice concerns about Agency direction, poor facilities, experienced firefighters leaving th... more

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Dan Kleinman
Chair of the Alliance Of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders
Alliance Of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders
Episode: A Conversation With Former Hotshot Superintendent, And Chair Of The Alliance Of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders, Dan Kleinman. Dan has 40 years of wildfire experience and leadership.
Brian Fennessy
Director of the United States Wildland Fire Service
United States Wildland Fire Service
Episode: A Wildfire Season Debrief: Director Of The United States Wildland Fire Service, Chief Brian Fennessy. A straight forward conversation about this season and what’s to come.
Jon Freeman
Aviation supervisor
U.S. wildfire aviation programs (BLM/Forest Service)
Episode: The Eyes In The Sky Above Wildfires: Air Attack And Helicopter Coordinators, What They Do, And How To Become One. A conversation with Jon Freeman and Matt Lynde.
Matt Lynde
Aviation supervisor
U.S. wildfire aviation programs (BLM/Forest Service)
Episode: The Eyes In The Sky Above Wildfires: Air Attack And Helicopter Coordinators, What They Do, And How To Become One. A conversation with Jon Freeman and Matt Lynde.
Erin Phelps
Deputy Director of Risk Management, Forest Service
Forest Service
Episode: Today, The Forest Service And USWFS Announce New Steps To Reduce Hazardous Exposure To Wildland Firefighters. Decontamination, Smoke Mitigation, Mask Use, And Mop-up Exposure.
Derrick Holdstock
Owner-operator of Western Fire Resources, wildfire contracting company
Western Fire Resources
Episode: The Wildfire Contracting World: Starting A Company, The Issues, Policy Changes, The Stereotypes, And More. A conversation with one of the most dialed in operators, Derrick Holdstock.
Mark Niemeyer
CEO of the Western Fire Chiefs Association
Western Fire Chiefs Association
Episode: The Future Of Wildfire Tech And The Wildfire Technology Summit: A Conversation With Western Fire Chiefs Association CEO, Chief Mark Niemeyer.
Sarah Fisher
Deputy Chief of Fire and Aviation Management, Forest Service
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Episode: Forest Service Announces Reorganization Plan: Deputy Chief Of Fire And Aviation Management, Sarah Fisher, And Associate Chief Of The Forest Service Chris French Join To Provide Details.
Chris French
Associate Chief, Forest Service
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Episode: Forest Service Announces Reorganization Plan: Deputy Chief Of Fire And Aviation Management, Sarah Fisher, And Associate Chief Of The Forest Service Chris French Join To Provide Details.

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Tim
Host of The Hotshot Wake Up; firefighter and advocate with experience in wildland fire operations and policy discussions

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 864 ratings
  • Some lame crew deciding to get together and post one star reviews? Hmmm

    Great interviews and a good show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IA Captain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Resource (but unnecessary misleading claims)

    “It’s just six bucks.” A claim made repeatedly in every single episode. But it’s $6.99, so constant insults from the host. Dude, drop the $.99 or start being honest that it’s seven bucks a month to sponsor. We’re not as dumb as you think we are.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jd54635435
    United Statesa year ago
  • Biggest gobs of BS in Wildland you can find. Idk what happened to this guy

    Podcast Addict
    1
    nuns
    a year ago
  • Good stuff

    As a former helitack & hotshot and a father of a hotshot this podcast is great for those that want more than just some wildfire updates. Good interviews, good behind the scenes information that typically otherwise wouldn’t be heard .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matt1075
    United Statesa year ago
  • (Engine) Slug for Salt

    If you’re hoping to hear right wing bootlicking and “I told you so” for hours, this is the show for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Taylor Monney
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the behind-the-scenes context and practical fire-ground knowledge.
Listeners praise strong field insight and balanced, solution-oriented discussions.
Some critics say coverage can feel biased or overly political at times.

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#32
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#219
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#84
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#192
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#90
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#196
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Conversation With Former Hotshot Superintendent, And Chair Of The Alliance Of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders, Dan Kleinman. Dan has 40 years of wildfire experience and leadership.
Q: And what do you folks see as the end goal benefits of doing that?
The guest explains that a unified US Wildland Fire Service would improve efficiency, standardize operations, and ensure better coordination across agencies, while still maintaining critical fuels work and prescribed fire as essential functions.
A Conversation With Former Hotshot Superintendent, And Chair Of The Alliance Of Retired Forest Service Fire Leaders, Dan Kleinman. Dan has 40 years of wildfire experience and leadership.
Q: And I guess, first off, for the listeners out there, can you kind of just get into how this was formed?
Dan explains that the Alliance formed from retired Forest Service fire leaders recognizing persistent gaps and realizing a unified structure could address long-standing issues, outlining how the group drafted a detailed plan and engaged congressional channels to advocate for unification.
A Wildfire Season Debrief: Director Of The United States Wildland Fire Service, Chief Brian Fennessy. A straight forward conversation about this season and what’s to come.
Q: Why pursue a single, unified national wildland fire service rather than maintain separate agencies?
A single agency makes more sense for accountability, coordinated funding, and a landscape-wide approach to fuels reduction and suppression; while not without friction, it could streamline operations and resources across the spectrum.
A Wildfire Season Debrief: Director Of The United States Wildland Fire Service, Chief Brian Fennessy. A straight forward conversation about this season and what’s to come.
Q: What was the season like from your perspective and what stood out to you the most?
The season was extraordinarily busy with PL5 conditions extended longer than expected; the workforce delivered strong performance under tough conditions, but there were ongoing concerns about organization structure, funding, and the need for modernization.
Congress Holds A Bipartisan Meeting On Wildfires Across The West. What Happens In Those Meetings, Is Progress Being Made, Will We Have Wildfire Amnesia Again? A conversation with Senator Tim Sheehy.
Q: What are your thoughts on how this wildfire season has progressed and what needs to change?
The season shows that we cannot keep operating under a reactive, post-disaster mindset; we need upfront funding, streamlined agency coordination, and a national approach to pre-positioning resources, plus an emphasis on forest management and prevention.

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A hard-edged, practitioner-focused show led by a seasoned firefighter host who covers wildfire policy, interagency coordination, and frontline realities. Episodes blend incident reports, governance updates, and operational commentary, with frequent emphasis on unification of wildfire agencies, safety culture, and the economics of fire response. Notable strengths include timely, detailed briefings on major fires, candid discussions about policy shifts, and a clear call to action for listeners to engage through subscriptions and advocacy. The format often mixes on-the-ground storytelling with governance and technology trends, making it useful for professionals evaluating how national policy and funding affect field operations and local prepar... more

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1. Dan Kleinman
2. Brian Fennessy
3. Jon Freeman
4. Matt Lynde
5. Erin Phelps
6. Derrick Holdstock
7. Mark Niemeyer
8. Sarah Fisher

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