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Making wildland firefighting more inclusive

By Gemma Gaudette,
Murphy Woodhouse
Published July 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM MDT
Wildland firefighter Jesse Hamner, founder of Keep Flaming, lights a burn off a road
Courtesy Jesse Hamner
Wildland firefighter Jesse Hamner, founder of Keep Flaming, lights a burn off a road

Wildland firefighters face extreme conditions. For those who identify as LGBTQ, there are challenges beyond the fireline.

The Mountain West News Bureau’s Murphy Woodhouse reports on efforts to make the job more inclusive.

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Gemma Gaudette
Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.
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Murphy Woodhouse
As Boise State Public Radio's Mountain West News Bureau reporter, I try to leverage my past experience as a wildland firefighter to provide listeners with informed coverage of a number of key issues in wildland fire. I’m especially interested in efforts to improve the famously challenging and dangerous working conditions on the fireline.
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