WILDFIRE NEWS OF THE DAY - 101915

United States

(1) A smokejumper and author of a book on the topic discussed the demands of the job
A 'smokejumper' explains what it's like to jump from a plane to fight wildfires

California

(2) The losing financial battle the federal government is playing fighting wildfires and legislation that could change that is the focus of an LA Times article
Changing how government manages wildfires could save more homes, officials say

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