Kurt Kamm
Kurt Kamm writes novels about fires and firefighters. A resident of Malibu, he has lived through several wildland fires. He is a regular visitor at the fire camps, stations and training academies of L.A. County Fire Department and CalFire. To learn more about his novels, One Foot in the Black, and Red Flag Warning, visit Kurt Kamm.
Articles by this Author
Coming Back to Your House After a Fire
- By Kurt Kamm
- Published 07/29/2008
- Home Security
If an evacuation has been ordered as a result of an impending fire, send your wife, kids, and pets to the safest possible place. That is usually a spot designated by police or fire authorities. You, however, may consider staying somewhere near your house with the objective of returning when the fire has passed through.
Simple Steps To Take Before You Evacuate For A Fire
- By Kurt Kamm
- Published 07/7/2008
- Home Security
In 2007, a fire started by downed power lines and driven by 60-80 miles-per-hour wind, swept through Malibu. The Sheriffs' Department came to our home at 4:30 AM and told us we had 15 minutes to evacuate.