Awesome episode! It was so fun to hear from a fellow firefighter/ watch nerd and someone I have so much in common with. Asha, you are a complete bad ass and someone I admire. Jason and James, you out did yourselves!!
Wildland firefighting is a fascination of mine. Thanks for the additional insight, Asha!
I thoroughly enjoyed "Only the Brave," tragic story though it is. The memoir of the lone survivor, Brendan McDonough, is a really compelling read.
And for those interested in the history of fighting wildfire, I highly recommend "Young Men and Fire" by Norman Maclean (who also wrote "A River Runs Through it"). After Maclean passed away, his son, John (who is a now-retired Washington D.C. journalist) took up the mantle and wrote several books on wildfire. Also highly recommended.
Same to you. I lived in CA for seven years and know some of the challenges firefighters face and how hard it is for firefighters to find someplace to live in the Golden State.
Thanks! The awesome thing about this job is there are so many other amazing folks both in this field and among first responders in general. I’m very happy and honored to be a part of this community.
I feel the same way about my time with the military and the IC. I’m a geezer now, so I have vicarious adventures through my writing and some of the training I do with SOF.
I love how the guy in the MRE video defines good as not rancid and no numbness or swelling in his mouth. The few times I’ve tried MREs not on the fire line, I realized they just don’t taste good without a fine dusting of dirt and ash, and that I have to be exhausted and hungry. Word to the wise, stay away from the gum.
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great episode!
Thank you!
Awesome episode! It was so fun to hear from a fellow firefighter/ watch nerd and someone I have so much in common with. Asha, you are a complete bad ass and someone I admire. Jason and James, you out did yourselves!!
Thank you Jon! If you’d like, hit me up on IG and let’s talk watches and fire and stuff.
I will for sure! I’m @1010enterprises
Wildland firefighting is a fascination of mine. Thanks for the additional insight, Asha!
I thoroughly enjoyed "Only the Brave," tragic story though it is. The memoir of the lone survivor, Brendan McDonough, is a really compelling read.
And for those interested in the history of fighting wildfire, I highly recommend "Young Men and Fire" by Norman Maclean (who also wrote "A River Runs Through it"). After Maclean passed away, his son, John (who is a now-retired Washington D.C. journalist) took up the mantle and wrote several books on wildfire. Also highly recommended.
Thank you! Young Men and Fire is an excellent book. I love how Wagner Dodge was able to improvise and think as he was running away from the fire.
Fire on the Mountain by John Maclean is another excellent book. In it he profiles Smokejumper Don Mackey who is one of my heroes and inspirations.
Same to you. I lived in CA for seven years and know some of the challenges firefighters face and how hard it is for firefighters to find someplace to live in the Golden State.
Best wishes,
JR
Thanks!
This was a brilliant episode and captures the essence of TGN. Asha is a hero and deserves far more thanks and kudos than we could ever offer.
Thanks!
JR
old warrior/old novelist
Thanks! The awesome thing about this job is there are so many other amazing folks both in this field and among first responders in general. I’m very happy and honored to be a part of this community.
I feel the same way about my time with the military and the IC. I’m a geezer now, so I have vicarious adventures through my writing and some of the training I do with SOF.
Stay healthy and best wishes!
JR
Thank you for your service
I love how the guy in the MRE video defines good as not rancid and no numbness or swelling in his mouth. The few times I’ve tried MREs not on the fire line, I realized they just don’t taste good without a fine dusting of dirt and ash, and that I have to be exhausted and hungry. Word to the wise, stay away from the gum.
Excellent episode, very much right in the TGN wheelhouse. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this.
Thank you!
Great conversation! Really great guest. Super interesting experience to dive into.
Thanks!
Thanks guys for the chat. I had such a great time and look forward to hanging out and getting some dives in in the future.
Such an enjoyable conversation to hear. Thanks guys!
Thank you!
Delightful episode, guys
Thanks!