We talked with Rob Young, a resident of Saratoga Springs. During a wildfire a few years ago, Rob stepped up and helped save his neighborhood and several houses from being burned down.
Episode Highlights
- Robert's love for hunting and fishing and his growing up in Michigan
- How Rob ended up living in Saratoga Springs, Utah
- How he decided to save a bunch of heavy equipment that was in the path of the fire
- His experience learning to drive a bulldozer on the fly and how he used it to make fire lines
- Why he avoided the spotlight, preferring to stay anonymous despite his acts of bravery
- How being prepared and organized can make a big difference in emergency situations
- Robert’s love for Saratoga Springs and how the sight of the lake enticed him to move there
Episode Resources
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- https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation