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Chapter 1
Canberra: bushfires
In 2003 Canberra suffered devastating bushfires and is still deeply affected by what happened. The city fought back and now has an extensive firefighting capability.
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Chapter 2
New York: firefighters
Firefighters and New York City are inexorably linked. Many were the first responders of 9/11 – and are far from forgotten.
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Chapter 3
South Tyrol: volunteers
In South Tyrol volunteer firefighting, which covers more than 100 villages in the province, is part of its citizens culture and tradition.
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Chapter 4
Brazil: urban fires
Recent years have seen an increase in urban fires in Brazil in every type of venue, from nightclubs to the National Museum. What needs to change?
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