As a Country Fire Service volunteer I'm often really disappointed by the support that people from the large towns give. Were regulary asked to supply staff for fires 1000km away near Sydney where theres millions of people wandering around with their heads up their you know what. Is it the same in California with only small town people working the fires, you don't nead training or stamina to work a rake or backpack mopping up which would free up more trained people for the fire front. Its really impressive how low the loss of life is considering the properties that have been destroyed and I hope that all those in the sailing community remain safe
regards