Rob Young, Saratoga Springs Fire Hero

08/02/2024 35 min Episodio 79
Rob Young, Saratoga Springs Fire Hero

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We talked with Rob Young, a resident of Saratoga Springs. During a wildfire a few years ago, Rob stepped up and helped save his neighborhood and several houses from being burned down.   Episode Highlights Robert's love for hunting and fishing and his growing up in Michigan How Rob ended up living in Saratoga Springs, Utah How he decided to save a bunch of heavy equipment that was in the path of the fire His experience learning to drive a bulldozer on the fly and how he used it to make fire lines Why he avoided the spotlight, preferring to stay anonymous despite his acts of bravery How being prepared and organized can make a big difference in emergency situations Robert’s love for Saratoga Springs and how the sight of the lake enticed him to move there   Episode Resources Connect with Neil Bryce, Jeff Beck and Greg Spencer Left of the Lake Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288869046622439/?ref=share https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/leftofthelake/ https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation