Fire, Funding, and Climate Awareness

This chapter explores the recent impact of climate disasters on demographics not traditionally affected, particularly middle and upper-middle-class white communities. It discusses the nuances of firefighting services, the discrepancy in funding between police and fire departments, and emphasizes the importance of community safety and preparedness in the face of increasingly frequent natural disasters. Through humor and personal anecdotes, the speakers critique current emergency management practices while calling for a systemic change in resource allocation.