The History of Fire Suppression

Char Miller shares the history of fire suppression. He brings Indigenous fire managers into conversation, explaining that it was through relatives that Indigenous peoples understood the role of fire and kept their fire kinship alive. Miller highlights the importance of oral history in the survival of Indigenous fire management techniques.

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  • Char Miller formal headshot, smiling at the camera.

    Char

    Miller

    W.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History

    Pomona College in Claremont, California