Dr Timothy Ingalsbee
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It impacts your ability to think clearly and act decisively to keep you and your crew members safe.”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee described the cumulative effects of long fire seasons on firefighters' cognitive abilities and safety.
“the perfect firestorm for a really bad season for firefighting”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee described the combination of factors creating a dangerous fire season.
“There are some crews near the breaking point,”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee warned that some crews are near their breaking point with depleted rosters.
“crews being pushed into aggressive direct attack in times when it is not effective”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee attributed a notable spike in burn injuries to crews being pushed into aggressive direct attack when it is not effective.
“Their roster is depleted and there doesn’t seem to be any strategic prioritization where they are sent.”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee noted that depleted crews lack strategic prioritization in where they are sent.
“Climate change is half the explanation,”
Dr Timothy Ingalsbee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Ingalsbee explained the factors behind what he called a perfect firestorm for a bad firefighting season.