Library
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Library houses learning focused documents not specifically affiliated with an incident. Incident specific documents can be found in the Incident Review Database.
A collection of 16 essays on the subjects of risk, culture, and operations, representing "collective insights into how we operate and why we must alter some of our most ingrained practices and perspectives."
A review of US Forest Service fire records from 1926 and 1976. The authors identify some common denominators of fire behavior on fatal and near-miss fires during that 50-year period.
This report was prepared by an ad hoc task force established by NWCG to study the problem of fire-related fatalities in Federal, State, and Canadian firefighting agencies. The report identifies common causes and makes recommendations to reduce recurrence of these accidents.
A review of heat illness scientific literature, synthesizing key information on types of heat illness, risk factors, and prevention strategies and aids.
One-page document of tips and process information to aid authors of Rapid Lessons Sharing (RLS) documents in writing and submitting documents to the Lessons Learned Center.
This paper outlines the findings of the Human Factors Workshop, held in June 1995 with experts in psychology, sociology, organizations, fire safety, and wildland firefighting, convened to discuss ways of improving firefighter safety.
Reports of accomplishments, staffing changes, new products, and other updates related to the Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center organization in a given calendar year.
This guide is intended for use by any organization wishing to foster organizational learning as the response to unexpected outcomes.
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center Library houses learning focused documents not specifically affiliated with an incident. Incident specific documents can be found in the Incident Review Database.