Firefighter

I became a wildland firefighter ready for danger and action. Instead, I do a lot of standing around, watching fires burn.

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 12:00

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A wildland firefighter, standing in the Colorado forest with a chainsaw — Ryan Steinbruner, outfitted in wildland firefighting gear in Colorado.
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The Maui Fires Have Killed 55 People

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 08:24

Gizmodo : Environment

The ongoing fires in Hawaii that have burned homes, trees, and historic sites to the ground have killed over 50 people as of Friday, according to officials.

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Biden wants to make sure Congress doesn't slash pay for firefighters tackling wildfires raging across the country

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 15:47

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

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Europe Is Hiring Fewer Firefighters but Facing More Wildfires Than Ever

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 06:30

Gizmodo : Environment

Europe has been on fire this summer, but the number of firefighters available to address blazes around the continent has been on the decline.

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I make up to $13,000 a month from my digital-marketing business and still have the flexibility to travel and snowboard — here's how I built it

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 05:00