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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Never Settle for Average - Our Chairman, Chris Wilcox


Chris Wilcox, NWCG Leadership Subcommittee Chairman and USFWS National Fire Operations Program Leader, discusses his career beginning with the Forest Service as a crew member on a Model 70 Engine. He discusses his affinity towards the outdoors as the reason for pursuing a career in wildland fire. Chris talks about the mentors that guided him throughout his career, and how he learned to be a better fire manager through those experiences.


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Thanks to the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center for this contribution.

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1 comment:

  1. bob klagesJune 26, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Hey Chris,

    Great interview. I think I took that photo of you with the saw on the Ashville Crew. Take care and stay safe.
    Bob Klages.

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