The Supt Series: Fred Thompson, Superintendent of the Helena Hotshots, Joins Me to Discuss All Things Wildfire. We talk fitness, what being a Hotshot means, preparing for the season, mental health...

On today's Show: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/

• Fred covers his background and the history of the crew.
• We discuss fitness and endurance athletics.
• We get into mental health, morning meditation for the crew, and how the crew handled tragedy when it came unexpectedly.
• We discuss the crew’s close connections with the Veteran world and even hosting David Goggins as a crewmember.
• What critical looks like and how you should prepare.
• The future of wildfire.
• and much much more

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