United by Fire BONUS: The Highs and Lows of Being a Wildland Firefighter

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In an era when megafires are becoming the norm rather than the exception, our communities need wildland firefighters now more than ever. However, recruitment and retention is a serious and growing challenge in the wildland fire community. As firefighters cope with physical and mental health challenges, low pay and unprecedented pressure from longer fire seasons, we not only have to figure out how we fight these fires – but how to support the people who fight them.

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Episode Credits:

eporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock

Reporting: Carson Frame

Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell

Production support: Jordan Marks

Fact-checking: Kate Long

Sound design: Seth Samuel

Original music: Ryan Flores

Additional music: Epidemic Sound

Studio recording: Denver Community Media

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