Spiked Out

REMS teams should be medics first, with rope capability second—not the other way around. We make the case for why medicine must lead when extraction takes hours, air assets are grounded, and patients can't wait for perfect rigging. Lean systems and strong people outperform bulky redundancy when time is tissue. What we cover: REMS Philosophy & PACE Planning Why med-first with rope capabili...

Four lessons from the Dutch Creek incident that every wildland firefighter and medic needs to know: 1. Radio language matters. Say "struck by tree" and "active bleed"—not just "leg injury" 2. Spin up aviation early. You can always cancel if you don't need it 3. Stop the bleed FIRST. Stabilize massive hemorrhage and airway before moving the patient 4. Assign one m...

We break down a real-world pack list for a 14-day wildland fire roll, from boots and blister care to sleep systems, hygiene, and power. The goal is simple: carry what makes you faster, safer, and more self-sufficient at ICP and spike camp. • defining spike camp and planning for self-sufficiency • boot standards, break-in, socks, and hot-spot treatment • pro deals, cost-saving tips, and brand trade...

A good line medic doesn’t wait at the bottom of the hill—they’re already up there, catching their breath before anyone else loses theirs. We pull back the curtain on wildland fire EMS with a blunt, field-tested walkthrough of what actually makes a difference: proximity, planning, and the relationships that shave minutes off response when the terrain and work stack the odds. We map out the roles yo...

Tyler shares his health update after surgery, then dive we into a live demo of how we run a wildland fire company from one platform: people, gear, incidents, and money in one place. The goal is simple—cut chaos, fill orders, get paid, and keep crews moving. • Why we moved from scattered tools to a single operating system • How company profiles, verification and dashboards reduce risk • Finding qua...

We explore how The Journeyman app revolutionizes wildland firefighting with digital profiles, document management, and incident tracking. From digital shift tickets to location sharing, this platform is transforming how firefighters manage their careers and connect with employers. • Complete profiles with photos and certifications are essential for visibility to hiring companies • Digital document...

Getting into wildland firefighting starts with basic certifications and understanding different career paths available in the industry. We break down the steps from complete beginner to working your first fire. • Start by getting your FFT2 certification through online courses on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal • Complete S130 (including field day), L180, S190, and ICS courses 100 and 700 • Pass...

The Journeyman platform brings wildland firefighting into the digital age by solving critical problems for both firefighters and companies through streamlined certification management, hiring processes, and incident tracking. • Creating LinkedIn-style profiles where firefighters can showcase qualifications and experience • Storing certifications digitally with expiration alerts to prevent hostage...

What happens when two former Marines turned EMS business owners get frustrated with managing wildland fire resources using paper shift tickets and magnets on a whiteboard? They build a solution. Tyler and Brennan share the origin story of The Journeyman app - a platform born from the real challenges they faced running Minuteman EMS, their wildland fire medical services company. From struggling to...