On the Burning Edge: The Medicine of Wildland Firefighting

This is a deep dive with Sarah Hall into the world of wildland fire medical support—where emergency medicine meets the world wildland firefighting. This podcast explores what it takes to keep firefighters safe on the line, from treating tree strike injuries, heat illnesses, to navigating remote evacuation challenges and limited resources. Listeners will hear how Medics and EMTs prepare and train for this line of work, the specialized gear they carry,  and the real-world decision-making that happens when help is hours away. Whether you’re a firefighter, a medical provider, or simply curious about the hidden world behind wildland firefighting, Burning Edge Medicine offers a compelling look at the skills, cases, and grit required to deliver medicine in austere fire environments.