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The Upside of Trauma
The event that changed Bill Benson’s life revealed itself in his Twitter feed early last Christmas Eve morning. It started, as so many episodes of mass violence do, with a plot so fiendish that...
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Why Do Firefighters Choose Such Risky Work?
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect other people’s property and lives. Why do they choose to take such dangerous work? Sociologist Matthew Desmond asks this question in his book, On the...
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The Upside of Trauma
The event that changed Bill Benson’s life revealed itself in his Twitter feed early last Christmas Eve morning. It started, as so many episodes of mass violence do, with a plot so fiendish that...
View ArticleWhy Do Firefighters Choose Such Risky Work?
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect other people’s property and lives. Why do they choose to take such dangerous work? Sociologist Matthew Desmond asks this question in his book, On the...
View ArticleViewfinder: Fighting Fires in France
Firefighters use a hose to spray water as they fight against a fire in Castagniers, France, on July 17th, 2017. The post Viewfinder: Fighting Fires in France appeared first on Pacific Standard.
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Scenes From the Wildfires Raging Through Southern California
The Thomas Fire tore into Ventura early Tuesday morning causing more than 27,000 people to flee their homes, while burning an area roughly three times the size of the island of Manhattan.As of Tuesday...
View ArticleViewfinder: Honoring a Fallen Firefighter in New York
Firefighters gather up an American Flag after the funeral for New York City firefighter Lieutenant Michael Davidson at St. Patrick's Cathedral on March 27th, 2018, in New York City, New York. The post...
View ArticleWhy Is the U.S. Facing a Federal Firefighter Shortage?
With peak fire season looming, a shortage of wildland firefighters could leave national parks and forests strapped for resources. The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that the Department of the...
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