Living With Fire Podcast
Wildfire is a major ecological issue, especially in the Western United States. On the Living With Fire podcast, you'll hear perspectives and stories from land managers, scientists, fire professionals and community members about the history of fire, how fire is currently managed in the landscape and the role that humans play in living more safely with wildfire. This podcast was funded by the Bureau of Land Management - Nevada State Office. The Living With Fire Program is a multiagency effort and is managed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. An EEO/AA institution.
Episodes
17 episodes
The Insurance Dilemma Part 1: Wildfire Risk and Its Impact on Insurance Affordability in Nevada
For the first installment of our series The Insurance Dilemma, we’re exploring the intersection of insurance and wildfire risk. Living With Fire Director Christina Restaino and Outreach Coordinator Megan Kaye sit down with the Deputy Commission...
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Episode 15
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32:03
Wildfire & the Whole Community
Key topics: The danger faced by a significant portion of Nevada's population during disasters due to challenges and limitationsDisparities in outcomes between individuals with disabilities and those without ...
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Episode 14
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42:53
Predicting Fire in the Great Basin
With a winter characterized by substantial precipitation and robust vegetation growth in the Great Basin, many are curious about the implications for the upcoming fire year.On Episode 13 of the Living With Fire Podcast, Christina Restain...
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Episode 13
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38:05
Eco-Anxiety & Wildfire
Wildfire is a vital ecological process, but it can be dangerous. It’s also a tangible reminder of how our climate is changing around us. Therefore, living in areas impacted by wildfire can be stressful on many levels, and individuals may experi...
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Episode 12
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21:13
Trauma-Informed Communication About Wildfire
As a program coordinator for Oregon State University Extension's Natural Resources Education Program, Yasmeen Hossain, Ph.D. supports educators by providing educational resources in environmental education. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and d...
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Episode 11
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51:45
Smoke & Water
Wildfire smoke can seriously impact humans' health, but scientists have discovered that it can also affect the health of ecosystems. On the Living With Fire Podcast, Professor Sudeep Chandra, director of the Global Water Center at the Universit...
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Episode 10
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21:31
Season 2 Preview
We're excited to bring you Season 2 of the Living With Fire Podcast. Here's a little preview of what to expect.
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2:08
Chief Clive Savacool on the Caldor Fire Evacuation
On August 3, 2021 the City of South Lake Tahoe’s city council approved their new wildfire evacuation plan. Clive Savacool, Fire Chief with South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue, led the effort to draft the new plan, not knowing that it would be put ...
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Episode 9
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33:24
Christmas Tree Cutting
Cutting your own Christmas tree is more than a fun way to get outdoors and create lasting memories. On the latest episode of the Living With Fire Podcast, we cover the ins and outs of cutting your own Christmas tree with Jennifer Diamond,...
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Episode 8
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33:57
August Isernhagen: A Perspective on Wildland Firefighting
We interviewed August Isernhagen, Division Chief of Wildland Fuels with Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, about his career as a wildland firefighter. Isernhagen shares some highlights and challenges he's experienc...
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Episode 7
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48:23
Regime Change: History of Fire Ecology in Nevada
From the Ponderosa Pine-covered mountains in the Great Basin to the arid Mojave Desert and all the sagebrush and grass in between, Nevada’s ecosystems are diverse and fire behaves differently across these regions, both historically and today. T...
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Episode 6
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1:06:43
A Necessary Disturbance: Cultural Fire on Washoe Tribal Lands in Lake Tahoe
For centuries, the Washoe Tribe migrated seasonally between the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe. Their presence on the land and cultural practices helped mitigate wildfire risk, as well as enhance wildlife and resilience to drought.We inte...
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Episode 5
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1:00:00
Home on the Rangelands: Stories about Living and Working with Fire in Nevada
Perspectives on what life is like in some of Nevada’s high fire hazard areas. Featuring interviews with Jon Griggs, ranch manager at Maggie Creek Ranch in Elko, Nevada; and Jole Rector an...
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Episode 4
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36:27
Managing Fire in Nevada
Host Megan Kay talks with Gwen Sanchez, Fire Management Officer with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and Paul Peterson, the Nevada State Fire Management Officer with the Bureau of Land Management about managing fire in Nevada. They explai...
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Episode 3
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48:16
Living With Fire
Members of the Living With Fire program’s growing team give their perspective on what it means to “live with fire,” and talk about how they are continuing the program’s mission in new and innovative...
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Episode 2
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43:40