Surviving the Storm Ep. 6: The Mental Aftermath (Demobilization & Mental Health)
Turning the saws off and coming home brings its own set of challenges. In the series finale, we cover gear teardown and chemical decontamination, processing the severe adrenaline crash and hyper-vigil...
8 Aug 8min
Surviving the Storm Ep. 5: The Marathon (Gear Maintenance & Operational Fatigue)
When week two sets in and the adrenaline wears off, grinding exhaustion becomes your biggest threat. Learn how to maintain powerheads in abrasive storm mud, enforce strict hydration and heat illness p...
7 Aug 8min
Surviving the Storm Ep. 4: The Physics of Storm Wood (Spring-Poles & Barber-Chairs)
Normal trees cut like trees—storm wood acts like a loaded trap. Dive deep into biomechanics under extreme stress. Master reading tension and compression, preventing dangerous spring-poles and barber-c...
6 Aug 10min
Surviving the Storm Ep. 3: The First 72 Hours (Emergency Triage & Electrical Hazards)
The immediate aftermath of a hurricane is the most hazardous phase of a deployment. Learn how to shift your mindset from "tree trimming" to "disaster triage," clear essential lifelines, identify deadl...
5 Aug 7min
Surviving the Storm Ep. 2: Weathering the Storm (Landfall & The Bunker)
When the wind starts howling, the waiting game begins. In this episode, we discuss tracking the storm radar, mental triage, managing crew anxiety in the shop, and enforcing the golden, non-negotiable ...
4 Aug 6min
Surviving the Storm Ep. 1: The Calm Before (Pre-Storm Prep & Staging)
The 48 to 72 hours before a hurricane hits is where you win or lose the storm. We break down the vital pre-storm logistics: staging equipment away from hazardous canopies, tripling sharp chains, stock...
3 Aug 8min
Surviving the Storm: A Masterclass in Hurricane Tree Response
Storm work is not regular tree care. When a hurricane hits, gravity changes, logistics shatter, and wood comes under extreme 3D tension. Hosted by an Arborist and veteran of the 2004 Florida hurricane...
2 Aug 6min
Certified Arborist Exam Prep: 90 Tree Biology Terms Masterclass
Preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam or studying plant biology? This comprehensive compilation covers 90 essential Tree Biology terms—complete with official definitions, high-retention hook q...
2 Aug 30min
