The rise of private firefighters comes amid growing concerns over wildfires, with homeowners in fire-prone areas increasingly seeking means to protect their properties from devastating flames. These services, predominantly hired by insurers, highlight class disparities in fire protection.
David Torgerson emphasized, 'We clean, we sweep, we clear gutters, we take away the places where the embers can ignite on the property.' This labor-intensive approach focuses on prevention over direct firefighting.
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