20. From Georgia to Alaska: How GFC’s Incident Management Team Responds to Disasters Nationwide

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, GFC Media Relations Specialist Stasia Kelly interviews members of GFC's Type 3 Incident Management Team who recently returned from Alaska, where they managed several wildfires. The team discusses the unique challenges posed by Alaska's terrain, the importance of protecting life and property, and reflect on their personal and professional growth through the assignment. 

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GFC Incident Management Team Members Featured:
Danny Gore, Incident Commander
Jason Squires, Operations
Stephen Spradley, Liaison Officer

Stasia Kelly
Media Relations Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
skelly@gfc.state.ga.us 

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• Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe
• Bring it Together by Telecasted
• Lazy Boy Blues by Unicorn Heads
• Swimming in a Fish Bowl by Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, Angeline Saris, and Jeremy Hoenig

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• Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield
• Helicopter Spraying Herbicide by Benboncan 
• Lightning Strike by nissse 
• Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem 
• Radio Click 4 by ERH
• Zip Up by PrimeJunt 
• Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic 

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