Living on Earth Life as an Incarcerated Firefighter, An Ancient Climate Solution, Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, and more.
7 snips
Aug 22, 2025 Eduardo Herrera Jr., a former incarcerated firefighter turned professional, shares his gripping journey and the stark realities of firefighting while behind bars, emphasizing the need for fair wages. Nikki Kitsantonis discusses the ancient aqueduct in Athens and how its restoration can offer modern solutions to water scarcity. Meanwhile, Ben Goldfarb delves into road ecology, highlighting wildlife crossings that help disconnect animals from the dangers of roads, showcasing innovative efforts to enhance biodiversity and conservation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Living At The Firehouse During Incarceration
- Eduardo Herrera Jr. lived at a firehouse while incarcerated and performed nearly the same daily duties as municipal firefighters.
- He trained, ran calls, and lived the firehouse routine despite being incarcerated.
Huge Pay And Benefit Disparity
- Incarcerated firefighters can earn as little as $56 a month while doing frontline rescue and suppression work.
- Eduardo points out the disparity in pay, benefits, and long-term health protections versus regular firefighters.
Saving A Neighbor's Home Earned Gratitude
- Eduardo described running 14 structure fires and saving a correctional officer's house while incarcerated.
- That call led to gratitude from the homeowner and reinforced the value of incarcerated firefighters' work.
