Ted Striker
Foot's on the other hand
in smaller jurisdictions yes. here in nyc they're full time and pro, and have been for 150 years. the people fighting the CA fires may be pros seconded from nearby departments, with a core of specialists in wildfires.
Smokejumper - Wikipedia
and volunteers aren't amateurs
How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter
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