{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"United by Fire BONUS: The Highs and Lows of Being a Wildland Firefighter","description":" In an era when megafires are becoming the norm rather than the exception, our communities need wildland firefighters now more than ever. However, recruitment and retention is a serious and growing challenge in the wildland fire community. As firefighters cope with physical and mental health challenges, low pay and unprecedented pressure from longer fire seasons, we not only have to figure out how we fight these fires \u2013 but how to support the people who fight them.  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org\/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy\u2019s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.    If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society\u2019s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.     Episode Credits:  eporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Jordan Marks  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media  ","author_name":"Laws of Notion","author_url":"https:\/\/lawsofnotion.org\/","html":"