The Fire Break | Innovations in Wildfire

By: Steve Wolf | Wildfire Scientist
  • Summary

  • Explore the wildfire crisis with Steve Wolf, on The Fire Break. Steve brings you the most influential voices in fire science, innovation, politics, and community engagement, sharing the latest strategies for wildfire prevention, mitigation, and recovery. Expect engaging and humorous chats with experts working to steer us through this climate dilemma. New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
    Steve Wolf | Wildfire Scientist
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Episodes
  • From Ember to Action | Rebecca Samulski on Building Fire-Resilient Communities
    May 7 2025

    How do we build wildfire resilience before disaster strikes? Rebecca Samulski, Executive Director of Fire Adapted Colorado, about what it really means to live with fire instead of fighting against it. From coordinating a statewide network of wildfire mitigation professionals to empowering neighborhood ambassadors, Rebecca shares how her team is changing the game for fire-prone communities. They dig into the difference between prevention and mitigation, the psychology behind community action, and why “resilience” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a survival strategy. Whether you’re a homeowner, policymaker, or firefighter, this conversation reveals the people-first approach to building safer landscapes, stronger neighborhoods, and smarter fire policy.

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    50 mins
  • Red Flag in Santa Monica | Joe Cavin on Evacuation, Insurance & Code Fights
    May 6 2025

    What happens when a coastal paradise gets redrawn as wildfire territory? Santa Monica Fire Marshal Joe Cavin reveals how wildfire rezoning, emergency evacuations, and fire-hardened building codes are transforming one of California’s most iconic cities.

    Cavin discusses the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, the scramble to relocate five displaced schools, and the controversial rollout of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones—which now include parts of Santa Monica for the first time ever. From one-way street evacuations and red flag warnings to insurance chaos, looting fears, and single stairwell construction debates, this episode uncovers the tough calls and fast pivots behind urban fire protection.

    Whether you're a city official, a firefighter, or a homeowner facing rising fire risk, Joe’s ground-level insights and straight talk will leave you thinking differently about what it takes to keep a city standing when the ember storm hits.

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    42 mins
  • Wildfire Intel from Space | Thomas Grübler’s Mission with OroraTech
    May 1 2025

    Discover how AI and satellites are transforming wildfire detection with OroraTech CEO Thomas Grübler. Grübler talks about OroraTech’s global satellite constellation, real-time fire mapping, and predictive modeling that’s helping fire agencies around the world act faster and smarter. From launching 10 satellites to mapping fires the size of a car, Grübler shares how this tech is already saving lives—and what’s next for their U.S. expansion. Tune in for a fascinating look at how space, sensors, and strategy are changing the fight against fire.


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    29 mins

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