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High Heat Forces Firefighters to Change Tactics
One of the leading causes of death for firefighters is heat stress. The higher the temperature, the greater the risk for fire fighters. In addition, they can't work as long in the heat and thus as the temperature's get higher due to climate change, the same forest fire will require more fire fighters and more equipment to support them. Yes, Taxes.