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A Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter amid climate change

Topics:  Climate Change
Author(s): PBS NewsHour
Video Release Date: October 17, 2024
Video Source: YouTube

Sarah Jakober is a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter who serves on the Grand Ronde Rappel Crew based in Grande, Oregon. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on being a wildland firefighter. Jakober provides a window into a day on the job as climate change lengthens wildfire seasons and intensifies their impact.

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