From Smokejumper To Congressman: A Conversation About Wildfire, The Workforce, And The Industry With Newly Elected Congressman Sam Forstag.

On Today’s Show: To Support and Subscribe: 100% community-supported: https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/ I sat down with Congressman-elect Sam Forstag of Montana to discuss wildfire issues and solutions as he heads off to Congress. Sam was on the show in April, when his primary campaign was just underway, and last week, Montana's District 1 voted to send him to D.C. We talk about the workforce, policy, contracting, tech, pre-fire mitigation, and more. We get into the Fix Our Forests Act, which is still pending passage in Congress, and how to move forward on legislation that supports boots on the ground. Sam worked as a Smokejumper and led the NFFE wildfire union chapter in Missoula before deciding to run for office. The House of Representatives now has a wildfire voice in its chamber. THE HOTSHOT WAKE UP — Thank you to all of our paid subscribers. Your support allows us to donate generously to firefighter charities and supports all of our content. You also receive all of our article archives, more podcast episodes, Monday morning workouts, and also entered into our giveaways, plus more.