What are the benefits of prescribed burning? Why have wildfires gotten so severe lately? How can I help protect my home and community? Life With Fire podcast aims to answer these questions (and many others) while deepening our understanding of the critical role fire plays in America's forests, lands and communities. Hosted by writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei, Life with Fire features interviews with everyone from scientists to fire management experts to Indigenous practitioners and folks doing the work on the ground. Through these interviews, Amanda hopes to explore our relationship with fire, as well as ways we can better coexist with it in the future. more

Get the inside scoop on what really happens at the Fire Station or at the scene of emergencies and forest fires. These are sometimes funny and sometimes serious but always entertaining. Many leadership lessons are shared as well. more

A podcast and newsletter by firefighters about wildfire and the world. Crew Supervisor and Ex Hotshot overhead.Call it like it is.Monthly Substack subscriptions go towards supporting this content and helping firefighters in need. https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ more

The NFPA Podcast is the place for safety professionals to stay up to speed on the fast-paced world of electrical, fire, and life safety. Hear in-depth conversations with people out in the field about how they are confronting new challenges and staying on top of emerging technologies to keep the world safe. Listen the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Email jroman@nfpa.org to send feedback or recommend a topic for future episodes. more

All Things Wildfire is where you will learn everything you can do about living in a wildfire hazard area by us bringing in all the experts in the industry. We will bring in Insurance specialists, state officials, fire officials, and wildfire solution providers. more

In this podcast we explore the concept of fire as a tool for ecological health and cultural empowerment by indigenous people around the globe. Good Fire is a term used to describe fire that is lit intentionally to achieve specific ecological and cultural goals. Good fire is about balance. more

The Palisades Fires of January 2025, consumed nearly 24,000 acres and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures. Many families in Pacific Palisades and Malibu lost their homes. This podcast brings together journalist Joel Pollak, entrepreneur Oren Ezra, and construction expert Ron Goldshmidt -- all of whom were displaced by the Palisades Fire -- to talk about the status of the recovery effort, to provide information for local residents, and to meet inspiring people who are involved in rebuilding our beloved communities. more

Host Luke Barrett sits down with guests to discuss topics such as Wildland Firefighting, Forest Service, Montana, home brewed beer, hockey, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, mental health, and mindfulness. more

This podcast series by the Association for Fire Ecology explores research findings recently published in the journal, Fire Ecology. more

When the firestorms of January 2025 raged through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, they left nearly 30 people dead and historic destruction in their wake. Recovery will be a long, uphill road, and rebuilding will take years and dedicated planning. This podcast takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to the fires, how people can prepare for future wildfires - which are inevitable - and how Angeleños can come together to rebuild our beautiful city. Rebuild:LA is the proud winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards and the 2025 Silver W3 Award! more

Stories of Hope, Help, and Healing from the L.A. Fires

On the Ground in LA: Rebuilding After the Fires is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for and produced by Rebuild SoCal Partnership.How do you rebuild after historic wildfires charge through your community and uproot your life? This raw and powerful mini-series follows the people on the ground who stepped into the smoke to rebuild what was lost. From hazmat cleanup crews tackling toxic debris, union workers and contractors laying the foundation for safer communities, and local legislators coordinating the comeback, each episode offers an unfiltered look at the challenges, grit, and solidarity driving LA County's rebirth. Told through real footage and first-hand perspectives, On the Ground in LA: Rebuilding After the Fires, is not about the destruction — it's about the people rebuilding hope, one job site at a time.Each short episode delivers a ground-level view of the people, projects, and partnerships driving LA's recovery. more

From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One , the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn , a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here, why we keep screwing things up, and what we can do to survive and maybe even thrive while the world around us burns. Season 1: The Big One - When The Big One hits it'll take under two minutes for more than 10 million Southern Californians to lose internet, power, and a sense of security. Host Jacob Margolis and Producer Misha Euceph take you on a journey to understand what the catastrophic earthquake will mean for Los Angeles, the U.S., and the world. This is what you need to know to survive. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live, the Strelow Family, and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. more

Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities. more

A FEMA podcast highlighting innovation in the field of emergency management and sharing stories of communities and individuals recovering after disasters. more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a leader in the nation's wildland fire management. BLM Fire carries out a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and other values and resources.   The national BLM Fire program focuses on public safety as its top priority, and consists of fire suppression, preparedness, predictive services, vegetative fuels management, prescribed fire, community assistance and protection, and fire prevention through education. To meet its wildland fire-related challenges, the BLM employs highly trained professional firefighters and managers who are committed to managing wildfire on our public lands.   The BLM Fire program is headquartered at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, where it works with seven other federal agencies to manage wildland fire, primarily in the western United States.   Wildfire Matters takes you behind the scenes to talk with the people who strive to manage the landscape, protect our precious natural resources, and keep our communities safe as we continue to learn how to live with wildfire.  #WeAreBLMFire  To learn more about NIFC or the BLM, please visit our website: www.nifc.gov. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for topics please email them to:  BLM_FA_NIFC_Comments@blm.gov and use 'Wildfire Matters Podcast' in the subject line.Follow BLM Fire on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Follow NIFC Fire on Facebook and Twitter:BLM IN: blmfireBLM FB: https://www.facebook.com/BLMFireBLM TW: @BLMFireNIFC FB: https://www.facebook.com/NIFCFireNIFC TW: @NIFC_Fire more

Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the northern Rockies.

The Law of Rebuilding LA is a daily podcast unpacking the legal issues associated with the city's recovery from the devastating January wildfires. more

Here is our little space to tell our tall tales as Fire Lookouts. If you are a lookout or have ever been one please get in touch. We would love to hear your tales. For submission info on themes or to just be put on our mailing list email us at: thesmokediaries (at) gmail.com We are only able to host episodes for 90 days on the buzzsprout platform so if you would like to hear the archive please go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlAx82qfQmxBTF4jRNDhVA/featured more

Heroism Beyond the Flames explores the stories and strategies shaping modern wildfire management. Each episode highlights the courage, leadership, and solutions that help protect communities at the wildland-urban interface. Hear from fire service leaders, frontline responders, and community members sharing experiences and lessons learned in managing fire risks and keeping people safe. more

After the Eaton Fire, the town of Altadena was left in shambles. This is the story - told in real time - of a community rising from the ashes to rebuild itself. Told from the lens of a fire victim trying to get his community back, The Altadena Rebuild aims to be a story of hope and resilience, giving listeners a peek at what the journey looks like once the cameras leave. Hosted by Austin LaRoche. more

Lively coversations about fire related issues in the Soda Bay Corridor of Kelseyville, California.

A fast-moving wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California, forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and prompted a state of emergency declaration. The blaze, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, rapidly consumed nearly 1,300 acres, destroying several buildings and threatening many more. Authorities deployed significant firefighting resources, including air support, while Governor Newsom and President Biden offered federal assistance. Mandatory evacuations were ordered, and schools were relocated, as officials prioritized the safety of residents and the protection of structures. The Getty Villa was impacted but remained safe due to proactive fire mitigation efforts. more

FireAid, the highly anticipated benefit concert for wildfire relief, is set to take place on January 30, 2025, in Los Angeles across two iconic venues: the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome. Organized by the Azoff family in collaboration with Live Nation and AEG Presents, the event aims to raise funds for immediate disaster relief and long-term fire prevention efforts. Featuring an all-star lineup that includes Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Green Day, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lady Gaga, the concert promises to be a historic moment of unity and resilience. FireAid will be accessible worldwide through streaming platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, Disney , Netflix, Paramount , and YouTube, while over 120 AMC Theatres will host live screenings. Donations can be made through the official FireAid website, with proceeds managed by the Annenberg Foundation. As Los Angeles prepares for this monumental event, the concert stands as a testament to the power of music in times of crisis, bringing hope and solidarity to those affected. more