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The Wildland Interface: Episode 5: Rich Cowger Talks Complex Incident Management

21 minutes Rich Cowger Complex Incident Management

Rich Cowger Talks Complex Incident Management

Join us as Kevin Sofen sits down with Rich Cowger, the innovative Fire Chief from Columbus, Montana. In this episode, Rich shares his journey from being a volunteer firefighter to leading complex wildfire management operations. Discover how Rich has influenced wildfire strategy and coordination locally and nationally, utilizing both government and non-governmental resources. Through his stories, gain insights into the challenges and solutions in managing large-scale wildfires and the importance of community and resilience in firefighting efforts.

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