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On The LineWoodsmoke Bravo
We initially covered Woodsmoke back in Episode 5 of Season One, way back in 2017. Now, more than nine years later, first time contributor Dr. John Quindry…
On The LineProtein and Salt
After a nearly 900 day hiatus, On The Line is back. Dr. Chuck Dumke joins host Charlie Palmer (dueling Charles') to talk about protein and salt, and the role…
On The LineLeadership Bravo
For this, the second installment of our two part leadership series, and the last episode of On The Line season four, Mark Smith from Mission Centered Solutions…
On The LineLeadership Alpha
For the next two episodes (Leadership Alpha, Leadership Bravo) On The Line is focusing upon leadership in wildland fire. And for the first of those episodes…
On The LineFire and a Changing Climate
In this, the fourth episode of season four, Dr. Phil Higuera from the University of Montana's Paleoecology and Fire Ecology Lab joins the podcast to discuss…
On The LineFemale Wildland Firefighters
While females make up 10-12% of the wildland fire workforce, very little is known about them from a research perspective. Katie Christison, a Ph. D. student at…
On The LineCritical Training
Critical Training (CT) represents a two week (80 hour) period of time at the beginning of the season for each crew. Much important work happens during these…
On The LineDr. Brent Ruby
In this, the first episode of season four, a visit from the incomparable Dr. Brent Ruby. Brent has been studying wildland firefighters in the lab and the field…
On The LineSurvey Says...
While much is known about the science of wildland fire behavior, the same cannot necessarily be said about our understanding of the impacts that these blazes…
On The LinePost Traumatic Stress/Growth
The human brain is the most resilient organ in the body. Yet, even it is susceptible to harm, not only from outside physical sources, but from internal…
On The Line"Firefighters are Burning Out"
Tune in for this special Season 3 bonus podcast when journalist Ali Pattillo joins the program to discuss her recent article regarding wildland firefighter…
On The LineIbuprofen
Ibuprofen, a member of the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), is one of the most widely used over the counter…
On The LineAthletic Training
Athletic trainers (AT's) are health care professionals who specialize in the prevention and care of injuries. While they're a familiar presence in sporting…
On The LineMountain Pine Beetle
Although only about the size of a mouse turd, Dendroctonus ponderosae, also known as the Mountain Pine Beetle, has been responsible for what is being called…
On The LineSack Lunches
19th Century American bars would often times offer a "free lunch" as an attempt to entice drinking customers in to their establishments. The catch was that…
On The LineDrones
After the podcast episode "Smart and Smarter" came out during Season 2 of On The Line (with guest Drs. LLoyd Queen and Carl Seielstad) firefighter/scientist…
On The LineRunning
Running. It's part of the fire culture. Whether it's to stay in shape, to prepare for the pack test, or just for enjoyment, firefighters run, and far. Yet, how…
On The LineThe Other Half
Relationships are tough enough as it is to maintain successfully. With wildland firefighters, factors like unpredictable work schedules, absences, and…
On The LineTransitions
Transitions can be a challenging time, whether they be when a fire is changing classification type, or when firefighters are moving into retirement. The former…
On The LineCISM
This is it, the tenth and final podcast of Season 2. Critical Incident Stress Management, or CISM, is a process designed for helping those who have experienced…
On The LineSenator Jon Tester
After a somewhat lengthy Season 2 hiatus, "On The Line" is back with a brand new podcast. United States Senator Jon Tester from the state of Montana joins the…
On The LineJose's Bag 2.0
The original Jose's Bag podcast had such stellar and rave reviews (fake news?), that we are back with another installment. In Jose's Bag 2.0, Luke Alford from…
On The LineSmart and Smarter
Prodigious friends Drs. LLoyd Queen and Carl Seielstad from UM's National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis stumble across a suitcase full of questions posed…
On The LineSharkey
As a wildland firefighter, if you don't recognize the name Brian Sharkey, you probably should. The author of twelve books, developer of the pack test and work…
On The LineNutrition 2.0
Eating the proper foods at the appropriate time is an essential component of recovery, especially for tactical athletes like wildland firefighters. Dr. Brent…
On The LineJose's Bag
University of Montana Health and Human Performance Department graduate student Jose Pena joins the podcast to discuss over-the-counter, alleged…
On The LineDecision Making & Cognitive Function
Wildland firefighting represents a high risk occupation, and exposes those who engage in it to a significant amount of danger and uncertainty. Decision making…
On The LineSeasonal Alterations
Never before have wildland firefighters been assessed for physiological changes over the course of an entire fire season. Until now. Dr. Trey Coker from the…
On The LinePack Test
The Work Capacity Test, otherwise known as the pack test, has been in use for nearly 25 years. Designed as a measure of muscular strength and aerobic capacity…
On The LineMaclean
Maclean. The name is synonymous with many things: great writing, fishing, and fire to name just a few. On this, the tenth and final episode of season one…
On The LineSuicide
About 42,000 Americans take their own lives every year. While no known research has looked specifically at suicide prevalence rates within wildland…
On The LineForty Something Years of Fire: an Interview with Wayne Williams
Few people can claim to possess a fire career that spans over four decades. From being a first year firefighter with the California Division of Forestry in the…
On The LineHydration
Dr. Chuck Dumke and Dr. Brent Ruby from the University of Montana re-join the podcast to discuss this vital component of performance. Hydration plays an…
On The LineTactical Nutrition
Firefighters can expend upwards of 6200 calories per day during rigorous operations. Therefore, what they eat, when they eat, and how much they eat become…
On The LineWood Smoke
Not only are firefighters exposed to wood smoke as a part of their occupations, but so too are millions of humans across the globe who must contend with this…
On The LineRecovery
In this episode of On the Line, University of Montana biomechanist Matt Bundle and clinical psychology doctoral student Patty O'Brien join the podcast to…
On The LineInjuries in Wildland Firefighters
Although thousands of wildland firefighters are employed every year, and despite the fact that many of them sustain injuries while on the fireline or preparing…
On The LineRhabdo
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo, is "a medical condition associated with heat stress and…
On The LineHeat Related Injuries
In this debut podcast of "On the Line", moderator Charlie Palmer, along with University of Montana professors Dr. Chuck Dumke and Dr. Brent Ruby discuss heat…