Medical student shares what she learned as a Hotshot

Above: The Sawtooth Hotshots as seen in the video below.

CC Ma, a medical student applying for residency, credits her unique experience as a crew member of the Sawtooth National Forest Hotshots for teaching her toughness and resiliency. The relationships she established with crew members gave her the needed attitude to thrive and succeed when things don’t go as planned.

Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire. View all posts by Bill Gabbert