#128 Fire & Water: A Conversation About The Similarities and Differences between Wildfire and Hurricane Response with Patrick McGinn

Opposite ends of the county, opposite ends of the spectrum- Hurricanes and Wildfire Seasons are in full swing. Hurricane Ian blasted through Florida this past week, causing thousands of people to be impacted. The Mosquito Fire Response is cooling down as responders gear up for a continually active wildfire threat. So how are these responses similar and how are they different?

Patrick McGinn, Director of Emergency Services for The Salvation Army knows all too well the destruction that these disaster cause. As a frequent responder to these events, he knows what it takes to respond. He recognizes the unique challenges and needs of both and has found success through applying tactics apply to either event type.

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