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Talking Wildfire
Books, gear, and real talk about wildfires, land, and the people who live with fire.
I’m Michael Hill, your mentor in all things wildfire. Here you’ll find book recommendations, gear reviews, and field-tested advice to understand wildfire a little better, beyond the headlines.
Books
Hand-picked wildfire books, from Australian bushfire classics to US fire history.
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Gear Reviews
Field-tested wildfire gear and kit notes from someone who has used it on the line.
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YouTube Channel
Ground-level expert interviews, field footage and real talk about fire.
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Fire Management
Learn the skills, science and complexities of modern wildfire management.
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A lifetime spent where humans and wildfire meet
Welcome to Michael Scott Hill, your go-to place for insightful wildfire book recommendations and honest gear reviews that deepen your reading and knowledge of all things wildfire.
From smokejumper fields in the American West to prescribed burns in Australian forests, I’ve spent decades working with fire. Now I bring ground-level experts to you, telling their stories about where humans and wildfire meet.
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“Fire isn’t just destruction, it’s also renewal, a resilience and a reminder of how connected we are to the land.”
Reading list
Great wildfire books, honestly recommended
Essential reads for firefighters worldwide and anyone curious about the deep complexities of wildfire management.
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Real experts, ground level, beyond the headlines
It’s no secret that society lacks understanding of our different international wildfire situations. I’m on a mission to explain wildfires by bringing ground-level experts to tell their stories about where humans and wildfire meet, and to equip you with the resources and skills to understand these natural events.
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Talking Wildfire is independent and viewer-supported. If the channel and these recommendations help you understand fire, consider donating to wildfire relief or picking up your next great read through the book lists.