
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.
Spiked Out
Why paper shift tickets should be extinct in wildland fire
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 certifications by companies
• Providing a centralized job board with emergency hiring capabilities for last-minute resource needs
• Offering digital shift tickets that eliminate paper forms and create permanent documentation
• Organizing crews through roster management with team-specific communications
• Tracking incident data, equipment, and personnel across multiple assignments
• Using location sharing to connect available resources with nearby opportunities
• Consolidating multiple business functions into one platform instead of several costly subscriptions
• Helping both companies and firefighters maximize their seasonal opportunities
If you're interested in seeing The Journeyman platform in action, look for our upcoming episode where we'll demonstrate the features in detail. We're always open to feedback from both firefighters and companies on what you'd like to see added to the platform.
Find The Journeyman App here:
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.livetjm.thejourneyman&pli=1
Apple App Store:
apps.apple.com/us/app/tjm-the-journeyman/id6503902863
[00:00:00] Hiring Challenges in Wildland Fire
[00:08:53] Why We Built The Journeyman
[00:15:15] Firefighter Profiles and Certification Management
[00:21:10] Digital Shift Tickets and Incident Tracking
[00:29:10] Company Roster Management Features
[00:39:28] Emergency Hiring and Location Sharing
[00:46:07] Data Collection and Vehicle Management
[00:52:21] Future Features and Episode Wrap-up