The Fire Break

The Fire Break

Podcast door Steve Wolf

Cracking our wildfire problem will require a lot of smart people with diverse perspectives working together, sharing ideas, and having in depth conversations. “The Fire Break with Steve Wolf” is a hub for these talks. Not just soundbites, but meaningful (and funny) chats with influential thought leaders in wildfire. See who’s shaping the future of our relationship with fire in all aspects: technical, scientific, environmental, political, architectural, community, and media. Learn more about prevention, mitigation, suppression, and recovery initiatives.

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episode Indigenous Wisdom Meets Wildfire Tech | Rohan Fisher artwork
Indigenous Wisdom Meets Wildfire Tech | Rohan Fisher

Rohan Fisher joins The Fire Break to share how Indigenous wildfire knowledge, satellite technology, and an innovative wildfire simulation game are revolutionizing fire management in Australia's tropical savannas. Discover how Rohan blends 70,000 years of traditional practices with modern science, transforming landscapes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and empowering communities. Rohan debunks our modern notion that the answer is always in the next invention. He also explores the critical role of storytelling, ecological wisdom, and human connection in creating more resilient and sustainable wildfire strategies—and how an interactive game is engaging communities in managing their own fire landscapes. https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/persons/rohan-fisher [https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/persons/rohan-fisher] https://www.landscapemodels.net/ [https://www.landscapemodels.net/] https://imps.cdu.edu.au/tools/firesim/ [https://imps.cdu.edu.au/tools/firesim/] https://rohanfisher.wordpress.com/incendiary-a-fire-spread-modelling-tool/ [https://rohanfisher.wordpress.com/incendiary-a-fire-spread-modelling-tool/]

Gisteren - 50 min
episode The High-Stakes Reality of Wildfire Command Decisions, with Jonathan Reimer artwork
The High-Stakes Reality of Wildfire Command Decisions, with Jonathan Reimer

What happens when wildfires burn too big, too fast, and too frequently? Steve Wolf sits down with Jonathan Reimer, Emergency Manager from British Columbia, Canada, to uncover exactly how wildfire experts make critical decisions under extreme pressure. Jonathan shares gripping stories from the front lines—including near-disasters like the Fort McMurray evacuation and the heroic effort that saved Waterton—highlighting why clear decision-making processes and judgment under uncertainty can literally mean the difference between life and death. Tune in as they discuss firefighting innovations, how too much information can hinder decisions, and the surprising lessons wildfire management could learn from baseball’s Moneyball strategy.

27 mrt 2025 - 47 min
episode Brittany Black and BurnBot: How Robots Are Revolutionizing Wildfire Defense artwork
Brittany Black and BurnBot: How Robots Are Revolutionizing Wildfire Defense

How do we protect our communities when wildfires are outpacing traditional strategies? On this episode, Steve Wolf is joined by Brittany Black from BurnBot, an innovative startup using robotic technology and advanced forestry techniques to drastically reduce wildfire risk. Imagine a remote-controlled robot clearing and safely burning fuel to create fire-resistant perimeters year-round, even in terrain humans can’t reach. Brittany shares how BurnBot blends cutting-edge innovation with proven forestry practices to transform wildfire management. Discover how this exciting tech could help protect millions of acres—and why we can't rely on traditional government solutions alone. Don't miss this fascinating look at the future of fire protection!

26 mrt 2025 - 45 min
episode Jason Brooks on Why Government Alone Can’t Solve Wildfire Problems artwork
Jason Brooks on Why Government Alone Can’t Solve Wildfire Problems

The future of wildfire prevention is shifting—and fast. In this episode of The Fire Break, Steve Wolf sits down with Jason Brooks, co-founder of Fire Aside, to explore how private-sector innovation is transforming wildfire mitigation. From data-driven risk assessments to cutting-edge engagement strategies, Fire Aside is helping fire departments and communities take proactive steps before disaster strikes. Learn how smarter prevention can save homes, cut suppression costs, and even change the way we think about fire safety. Don’t miss this deep dive into the tech and tactics shaping a wildfire-resilient future!

25 mrt 2025 - 56 min
episode Bananas vs. Wildfires? Xiao Fu’s Radical Firebreak Solution! artwork
Bananas vs. Wildfires? Xiao Fu’s Radical Firebreak Solution!

Can bananas and your smartphone really help stop wildfires? Join Steve Wolf as he talks with Xiao Fu, an innovative researcher using cutting-edge computer science and artificial intelligence to predict, detect, and fight devastating wildfires in real-time. From bold ideas like "Banana Buffers" to crowdsourcing fire detection using everyday smartphones, Xiao Fu shares groundbreaking solutions that could change the way we respond to wildfires forever. Watch now to discover how technology might just save our homes, our communities, and our future!

22 mrt 2025 - 1 h 0 min
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