Staying Fire Savvy

Carrie Bilbao is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Affairs Specialist at the National Interagency Fire Center.  Before diving into her wildland fire management career, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Boise State University.  She has spent 26 years working for the BLM in Boise in wildland fire management as a wildland fire investigator, fire prevention officer, mitigation and education specialist, and public information officer.  Carrie also dabbled in fire suppression operations as a wildland firefighter, engine operator, helitack crewmember, and a type 5 incident commander.

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Topics Discussed:  

• The Big Burn of 1910 and its lessons.
• Fire management on public lands.
• Hunting safe around wildfires.
• Gear and prep for staying alive.
• Urban fires and the need for vigilance.
• Finding fire safety info at NICS Predictive Services. 

You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.

Elevate the Hunt also produces For Those Who Serve, a podcast connecting military members with hunting opportunities. 

Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music:  Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking