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.
Episodes
12 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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1:25:22
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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56:23
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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1:02:19
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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26:07
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Complete Wildland Fire Pack List: 14-Day Roll Essentials (Boots to Spike Camp)
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.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:13:18
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How to Become a Wildland Fire Medic: Roles Explained
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 make...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:35
How Fire Company Owners Track Every Dollar
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:59
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The App That Actually Gets Wildland Firefighters Hired
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 thei...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:13
Your Complete Guide to Wildland Fire Careers
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 FF...
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32:14
Wildland Firefighters: Never Miss Another Paycheck Hour
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:29
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Managing 150+ Firefighters with Magnets and Paper?
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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