I have a lot of experience with prescribed fire but no experience fighting wildfires! Of course the wildfire environment tends to be much more challenging and unpredictable. Fortunately for me, I haven’t experienced anything too sketchy/terrifying in my experience with prescribed fire. I have experienced spotting (on many burns!) where a bit of fire goes outside the boundaries of the prescribed fire. This is a bit nerve wracking but we are always prepared with water and tools (shovels, rakes, etc.) to put out these fires before they get out of hand. I have found that good communication and keeping calm are the two most important things to managing challenging situations like these - talk to the team, make a plan, and keep your head calm and collected! And make sure to be ready for changes in the weather/fire conditions!