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

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• https://www.saratogasprings-ut.gov/284/Recreation