SALDREMOS CON LOS BOMBEROS FORESTALES | 5x40

Hello everyone, today we're talking about forest fires with Javier García Rodríguez, a forest firefighter and the national representative of the UGT professional forest firefighters union. After the worst summer of fires in recent history, we analyze why Spain is burning: the climate crisis, the abandonment of forests, rural depopulation, and prevention policies that are either late or nonexistent. We also discuss who puts out the fires, how the emergency system actually works, and what happens when several large fires break out simultaneously. In addition, we address the working conditions of forest firefighters, their demands, and the fundamental question: if we know that fires are going to become increasingly frequent and destructive, why do we continue to act as if they were an isolated emergency and not a structural problem? You can also listen to us on the Podium Podcast app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Ivoox. Follow us on social media: ⭐ Instagram: @saldremosmejores ⭐ Twitter: @saldremosmejor ⭐ TikTok: @saldremosmejores ⭐ Facebook: Saldremos Mejores ⭐ Inés Hernand: @ineshernand ⭐ Nerea Pérez de las Heras: @nereaperezdelasheras 00:00 Start [00:16] Introduction: Evictions, crisis in Venezuela, and forest fires. [01:45] Adolfo's case: Evictions and police violence. [03:16] Housing crisis and lack of real alternatives. [05:04] CaixaBank as the biggest landlord in Spain: Defaults. [12:33] Earthquakes in northern Venezuela and their consequences. [15:10] Forest fires: The "song of the summer". [18:24] Interview with Javier García Rodríguez (Forest Firefighter). [19:34] Origin of the fires: Myths vs. Reality? [21:03] Fire levels and regional responsibilities. [24:43] Job insecurity and privatization in Castile and León. [27:18] Lack of training and risks for volunteer personnel. [30:43] Evolution towards sixth-generation fires. [32:00] The lack of investment in prevention vs. firefighting. [36:56] What is a forest firefighter's daily life like? [40:01] The "30-day rule" and extreme weather. [43:06] Vocation under extreme conditions: Why continue? [45:41] What can civil society do to help?