A Step Beyond the Fire Cully Lord

Cully has an in-depth conversation with Jon Trapp, an Air Force Veteran turned wolf biologist and Fire Behavior Analyst.  Jon recounts his experiences studying wolves in the American West, and how a life in the wildlife research field led him into a career in wildland fire.  As Jon shares stories from the field, it becomes clear that there are two unique things that have a profound effect upon the land he calls home: wolves and fire.  

Steve meets up with his longtime friend Rick Dolan, the current statewide Director of the Florida Forest Service.  Rick and Steve discuss leadership amidst their experiences in the challenging scenarios of wildfires, hurricanes and other types of natural disasters.  

In this episode, Cully provides some show updates, ways to contribute to the show and new directions to be expected in the upcoming Season 3.  
Check out these upcoming conservation events: 
 Savannah River Fire Festival
Putnam Land Conservancy's Rally for Conservation 

In this episode, guest host Steve Miller has the opportunity to connect with one of his good friends named Kelly Martin.  Kelly recounts some of her incredible experiences as the past Chief of Fire and Aviation for Yosemite National Park, and they cover many interesting topics including emotional intelligence, fire behavior, education, diversity and gender roles in fire.  

Guest host Steve Miller (Director of Fire and Aviation Management, USFS Eastern Region) and his colleague Rosi Mulholland get together to share stories and lessons learned that span both of their many years as fire practitioners.  

Cully meets with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Executive Director Roger Young to talk about his career as a conservation law enforcement officer, and what leadership looks like for him in his current role as the leader of a 3,000+ employee statewide agency.