Wildland fire is as natural as rain in California. It is debatably the most important and least understood ecosystem process found in nature. Every day, all around us, there is an ongoing symphony of different fuels, weather and topographic conditions, all interacting to create prime circumstances for wildland fire spread. You just need to know what to look for to truly appreciate this ecological process that has been evolving since our last Ice Age. Even more importantly, some of the most explosive energy releases in the natural world are possible when all the elements come into perfect alignment. We will cover the fundamentals of the wildland fire triangle, see some amazing videos and, of course, share plenty of stories!