fires, often in brutal conditions. Take, for example, the Góis Forest Fire in Portugal a few years ago, which took over 1,100 firefighters to control. A photo from that event recently resurfaced online. Shared by Pedro Brás, it shows a group of firefighters collapsed on a smoke-covered lawn, grabbing just 25 minutes of rest after 24 straight hours of fighting the blaze.
It’s a powerful reminder of the courage and exhaustion behind the job. Firefighters don’t get nearly enough recognition for the risks they take and the lives they save.