Private firefighters spark controversy amid devastating LA fires
Amid the devastation of the fires, private firefighters have sparked anger, a sign of inequality between the city's wealthiest residents and those struggling to rebuild.
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.
Private firefighters: Who they are, how much do they cost?
Private firefighters can be contracted by communities or individuals who want to ensure they have access to firefighting services in the event of an emergency.
Private firefighters deserve praise, not regulation
The Los Angeles fires have claimed 25 lives, devoured more than 12,000 structures and have thrown the state into an insurance crisis, so you’d think that everyone would be happy at any effort – public,
In Defense of Private Firefighters
Not everything has been torched in the California wildfires. Some of those wealthy enough to do so invested in fire mitigation technology and hired private firefighters to preserve their property. Keith Wasserman,
Meet LA's $10k-a-day private firefighters
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Dunn (pictured), owner of private firefighting firm Covered 6, told the Mail his phone had been 'ringing off the hook' with pleas for help.
Los Angeles residents hire private firefighters to save their homes. Here's what they cost.
Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.
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