It’s not often that tiny Connecticut can help huge California.
But the Golden State has its hands full with massive wildfires. A 20-person fire crew from here is heading there. Among the firefighters is Westport assistant chief Michael Kronick.
Kronick — a certified wildfire fighter — has helped before. In 2013 he was deployed to Quebec; before that, he was sent to other fires out west.
Connecticut’s Interstate Fire Crew is part of a reciprocal aid program operated by the US Forest Service.
Thankfully, wildfires are not a big problem here. But every state has its own weather and environmental issues. It’s good to know that when we need help, other states will have our backs. Just like — thanks to people like Michael Kronick — we now have theirs.
Assistant fire chief Michael Kronick.
