The wildfire scientist who's helping to save lives

Wildfire season lasts longer and threatens more communities than ever before. Long-term scientific research is now paying off with tools that help local officials, fire fighters, and residents prepare and respond more effectively. The person behind that work, Alex Maranghides, joins me now to talk about his work. Alex is a Fire Protection Engineer with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and winner of a 2025 Service to America medal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.