Spiked Out
Welcome to the Spiked Out Podcast - your go-to for real stories, real people, and real insight from the wildland fire world. Brought to you by The Journeyman, we interview seasoned pros, share education, tips on getting certified, landing jobs, and making the most of the season. Whether you're already on the line or just getting started, we've got you covered. Tune in and get Spiked Out with us.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Spiked Out
Latest Episodes
How Wildland Fire Can Fund the Life You Actually Want: EMT, Pilot, Sailing & More
What if you could skip $100K in debt and build a life of real skills, income, and freedom instead? Maxim took the road less traveled—and it's paying off. In this episode, we break down The Preparation: a 16-cycle, 4-year alternativ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Field Trauma Care for Wildland Firefighters: What to Carry and How to Use It
Miles from pavement, the rules change. Field trauma care isn't optional—it's the difference between a recovery and a rescue.We sat down with Brennen—Army 68W combat medic turned paramedic, REMS lead to unpack how combat medicine princip...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Lightweight REMS Systems That Actually Work on Wildland Fires
Heavy REMS caches slow you down. Lightweight systems save lives.We sat down with Brian from Prevail Rescue Solutions to break down what actually makes REMS teams effective on wildland fires: minimalist rope systems, anchorcraft under pr...
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Why REMS Teams Should Be Medics First, Rope Rescue Second (Controversial Take)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Lessons from Dutch Creek - What Wildland Firefighters Must Know About Medical Emergencies
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 can...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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