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553. Fighting Wildland Fires with Benny the Russian Firefighter

Oct 15, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Benny's Firefighting Origin

  • Benny, a corporate lawyer, became a volunteer firefighter in 2010 after a fire catastrophe in Russia.
  • He was motivated by the dense smoke covering cities and the premature deaths caused by smoke inhalation.
ANECDOTE

Community Support

  • During the 2010 fires, Benny and a friend found a volunteer group online and joined the firefighting efforts.
  • They were supported by the community, with people donating money, equipment, and even offering assistance with transportation.
INSIGHT

Wildfire Trends

  • Wildfires are becoming less controllable, more destructive, and require more resources to suppress.
  • The changing environment and climate make direct year-to-year comparisons of fire incidents inaccurate.
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