VIDEO: Our firefighters are working hard, battling wildfires and the recent, massive recycling yard fire in Phoenix; now, temperatures are soaring into the 110s.
So, 12 News checked in with local fire departments to learn more about how leaders are keeping firefighters safe. Of course, our firefighters aren't afforded the luxury of staying indoors to beat the heat or wearing light clothing on the job. That means preparation starts well before they are officially on the clock.
Adam Hoster, a deputy chief with Scottsdale Fire Department, said “During these extreme temperatures over the summer, we try to tell our firefighters to come in prepared like an athlete. So, the hydration starts days before they come on."