IGNITE: Resiliency

Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. – Nelson Mandela

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[Photo credit: Kyle Miller/Wyoming IHC]

IGNITE: The Art of Leadership

The art of leadership requires a constant interchange of theory and application. The art also includes being able to view the larger picture—discerning how to turn a weakness into a strength, gauging what is and is not within our control. – Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, page 9

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[Photo credit: Kari Greer/USFS]

FirstNet - Coming to an Area Near You

The tragedy of 9/11 and technological advancements are influencing the way we respond to and engage emergency operations. The First Responder Network (FirstNet) provides the mechanism to provide emergency responders with real-time information and connections to enhance response efforts.

IGNITE: Power for Purpose

You are the one with the power to contribute meaning to your work. – Karissa Thacker

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[Photo credit: National Park Service]

IGNITE: Difficult Right Over Easy Wrong

Choose the difficult right over the easy wrong. – Wildland Fire Leadership

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[Photo credit: Star Fire Protection District, Table Rock Fire (2016]

New Feature Added to the LLC Product List

We are honored to help the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (LLC) launch a new product. LLC staff have been working diligently to expand into the podcast arena. Exhibit your care for those around you – lead with compassion by triggering learning.

IGNITE: Performing to Our Potential

If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would astound ourselves. 

– Thomas Edison

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[Photo credit: Folsom Lake Veterans Fire Crew]

IGNITE: Change Your Thoughts - Change Your World

Change your thoughts and you change your world. – Norman Vincent Peale

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[Photo credit: Wyoming IHC]

In the Middle of a Burnout

(Photo credit: Photodisc)

"And there I was...in the middle of a burnout."

No, not a wildland fire burnout. The burnout I found myself in was when an individual feels "overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands." (HelpGuide.org) I was burning the candle at both ends and didn't think I would get burned.

IGNITE: Influence, Not Authority

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.  – Ken Blanchard

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[Photo credit: Star Fire Protection District, Table Rock Fire (2016)]