The Anchor Point Podcast
Discover the premier and original podcast dedicated to wildland firefighting, the vibrant culture surrounding wildland firefighters, firefighter mental health and physical performance, and the wilderness - The Anchor Point Podcast... Join our global community as we delve into the captivating stories of Wildland Firefighters, shed light on career opportunities, promote fire prevention awareness, educate the public, and openly discuss the mental health struggles and triumphs faced by firefighters on and off duty. Immerse yourself in our unscripted and unedited long-form interviews, where we leave no topic unexplored.
With The Anchor Point Podcast, you'll gain free and exclusive access to firsthand experiences shared by wildland firefighters, industry experts, mental health clinicians, physical performance professionals, doctors, scientists, and the families of fire line operators. Our episodes encapsulate the entire spectrum of emotions, from the extraordinary and awe-inspiring moments to the challenging and humorous anecdotes that arise within the industry.
One of our podcast's core focuses lies in unraveling the physical and mental demands encountered while working in the field. We delve into topics such as proper nutrition and hydration, stress management, relationships, and maintaining focus, offering valuable insights and shared experiences.
Prepare to embark on an immersive journey into the heart of the action, as each episode of The Anchor Point Podcast takes you on an in-depth exploration of the challenges and rewards experienced by fireline operators. Engage in enlightening interviews and discussions with subject matter experts that provide a comprehensive understanding of wildland firefighting.
Whether you are a passionate wildland firefighting enthusiast or an individual seeking to expand your knowledge, The Anchor Point Podcast is an indispensable and trusted resource. Our episodes cover a broad range of topics, including fire behavior, weather patterns, medical know-how, equipment, gear, and the evolving role of technology in firefighting.
The Anchor Point Podcast is your gateway to a unique and invaluable vantage point on the challenges and rewards of fireline work. Whether you're seeking to expand your understanding of wildland firefighting or simply captivated by the extraordinary tales from the frontlines, our podcast is an essential resource. Subscribe today and unlock a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 92 minutes
- Episodes
- 136
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
R6 Temp Seasonal Hiring Tips and Tricks W/Chad Schmidt
Interested in getting into a new career with Wildland Fire? Interested in changing up your duty location? Wanna check out a new region? - Then pay attention to this episode!!! This episode covers eve…
Resumes, USAJOBS, and Applications - R5 Fire Hire W/ Ashley Letscher
Ashely Letscher - Firefighter, Traveler, Fire Hire expert... Today on the show we sit down and talk about how to dial in your resume anyhow to navigate USAJOBS to land that dream spot!
Ashley started …
Sound Check with Mynda Ohs - Bonus Content
Some more conversation with Mynda Ohs on the "where the hell are my tools?" conversation that you will inevitably have with your significant other...
Check out her book if you want to survive your mar…
Mynda Ohs, PhD.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Episode 13 is live - And it's the perfect follow up to our show with Gary Atteberry... Now we get the clinician's point of view of how to confront some the issues we face, avoi…
PTSD, Cardboard Flip Flops, and Coordination Centers w/ Gary Atteberry
Gary Atteberry has been around the block...
He has been all the way from surf bum, Hotshot, rookie jumper, to operations manager for the Redmond Smokejumpers. He's got a lot of story to tell, and enco…
Stuart Palley
If you haven't heard of Stuart Palley, then you must be living under a rock... Just sayin, bro...
Stuart is a photojournalist out of Southern California who specializes in long exposure photography of…
The Side Hustle w/ Adam Tinker
Lets face it, we are a talented pool of craftsmen and craftswomen that are out there in the field. Our talents and skills make us valuable, not only in the realm of fire, but far far beyond - Adam an…
Injury and Recovery w/ Dr. Anthony Harrell
Former Ukonom Hotshot and practicing physical therapist, Dr. Anthony Harrell DPT, is on the show today to talk about injuries, recovery, and fitness!
Dr. Harrell has a physical therapy practice based …
Ben Gregory
Ladies and gentlemen - Episode 8 is live with Ben Gregory!
Today on the show, we talk about his fireline photography project and his work with The Smokey Generation...
Ben served in the United States A…
Sleep and Fatigue w/ Dr. Randy Brooks Ph.D.
Dr. Randy Brooks Ph.D. is essentially writing the book on Wildland Firefighter fatigue and sleep... He's an Extension Professor of Forestry and Extension Forestry Specialist at the University of Idah…
Fireline Medic -Michelle Raponi
Michelle Raponi started in the wildland game with me back in 2010. She crushed some fire for a few years, then decided that she wanted to pursue emergency medicine after a traumatic event in the ER..…
Pulaskis And Barbells
On today's show, we crush a couple of beers and talk fitness with Ty Gilstrap - Founder of Pulaskis And Barbells!
Ty has been a firefighter since he was 18 years old, and he brings a ton of fire knowl…
Fire in Australia w/ Jack Fry
Australia is quite a bit different than the states, obviously... So, lets talk about Australia! Today on the show, we have one of my Aussie homies, Jack Fry...
Jack Fry has been an all risk volunteer…
The big badass boot episode w/ JK Boots
We did it... We have JK Boots on the show to FINALLY answer the burning question of how to take care of, fit, and break in your boots - Straight from the professionals over at JK Boots! These guys ha…
Amanda Monthei
Episode 2! With Amanda Monthei... On this episode, Amanda and I talk about life as a rookie hotshot, how she became a hotshot, and the grant that she won with The Smokey Generation and Mystery Ranch.…
Nelda St. Clair
Nelda is a former firefighter who's worked her way through the ranks, and ultimately help bring about the CISM program. On this episode she covers her history, her background, and the reasons why she…