If you're very rich and your priceless home is in peril, what do you do? Well, you hire your own firefighters. That's right you hire private firefighting services.
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| Fire Force has private trucks for pumping water |
This consists of crews with all appropriate equipment, trucks, chemical retardants, and even bring their own water supply. Private firefighting services sprang up after the 2018 L.A. fires that devastated large portions of the city. Yet, little is known about these services.
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| Private crews use the latest in firefighting equipment |
"The reality here is that you've got to protect your investments, and a large investment needs unusual protection", stated a top media executive. And it's not just the structure, as many of the very rich and powerful possess uncommon valuables - including massive auto and art collections.
The cost for private firefighting ranges from $5,000 per day for a small crew with equipment up to $20,000 per day for fighters, trucks, etc. In many cases, the private crews are better equipped than regular firemen.
By: Jim Lavorato
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