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Wildfires: Time for Change
Matt Rahn |
TEDxTemecula
• September 2017
Awareness of wildfires has never been greater in our country’s history than now. What were once generally considered issues of the West are now nationally recognized as an increasing threat to all of our communities and ecosystems. As a result, the term ‘wildland fire’ has become a bit of a misnomer. Large wildfires frequently threaten homes, businesses and lives, shifting the focus to community defense. We are now witnessing a dramatic shift in the frequency and intensity of wildfires due to a variety of factors, most of which are human-caused. New research and education programs are aimed at combating this disturbing trend, helping to create the next generation of wildland firefighters.