Inside the complicated rise of private firefightingPrivate firefighting companies are becoming a key part of wildfire response in California, especially for affluent areas facing increasing fire risks.
Private firefighters guard Rick Caruso's Brentwood home from flamesCaruso's use of private firefighters during the Pacific Palisades fire highlights the growing trend of wealthier property owners investing in additional fire protection.
Rick Caruso Allegedly Hired Private Firefighters to Protect Restaurants Inside His Pacific Palisades DevelopmentBillionaire Rick Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his property during the Palisades fire, igniting debate on the ethics of wealth in disaster response.
Private firefighters in place to help Rick Caruso's home and neighborhood: 'He's smart, he wants to be ready'Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his property during ongoing firestorms, highlighting a trend among wealthy property owners.
Private firefighters guard Rick Caruso's Brentwood home from flamesCaruso's use of private firefighters during the Pacific Palisades fire highlights the growing trend of wealthier property owners investing in additional fire protection.
Rick Caruso Allegedly Hired Private Firefighters to Protect Restaurants Inside His Pacific Palisades DevelopmentBillionaire Rick Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his property during the Palisades fire, igniting debate on the ethics of wealth in disaster response.
Private firefighters in place to help Rick Caruso's home and neighborhood: 'He's smart, he wants to be ready'Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his property during ongoing firestorms, highlighting a trend among wealthy property owners.
Private firefighters breakdown how they spend most of their time - and it's not protecting mansionsPrivate firefighting companies primarily serve federal government contracts and insurers, not individual homeowners, contrary to popular perception.
Private Firefighters Won't Save California-But Don't Blame the People Who Try to Use ThemWealthy individuals are increasingly hiring private firefighters during crises, raising issues of privilege and the impact on public emergency responses.