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Local retired firefighter dons old gear for Woolsey Fire
Retired Firefighter Rick Canter explains the path of the wildfire.
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Retired Firefighter Rick Canter says when the fire sparks, his neighbors look to him for help.
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Local retired firefighter dons old gear for Woolsey Fire
Rick Canter hasn't worked for the Glendale Fire Department for four years. But when his community's on fire, he pulls out his old helmet and gas mask to evacuate people and animals, bring food and water to people who need it, and even help fight back some of the flames.
Retired Firefighter Rick Canter explains the path of the wildfire.
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Caleigh Wells/KPCC
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