Fire Chasers — Trailer

added: Thu, Aug 17th '17

Check out the official trailer for "Fire Chasers," a Netflix original documentary series from the producers of the "Deadliest Catch."

Filmed during California's 2016 fire season, the four-episode docu-series chronicles the lives of the courageous men and women who risk everything to battle wildfires for a living. Viewers will also get an insider's look at the Los Angeles County Fire Department as young recruits begin their careers as firefighters.

Produced by Appian Way, Stone Village Television, and Original Productions, "Fire Chasers" begins streaming on Netflix September 8th.

synopsis:
From the vast visual ferocity, to the earnest and emotional personal stories hidden behind the smoke, Fire Chasers takes viewers into the heart of California’s devastating recent wildfires alongside the brave men and women of Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Their mission is to battle the flames that erupt during fire season, threatening wildlife, natural terrain, and tens of thousands of homeowners. Climate change, altered vegetation patterns, and an increase in fire-prone landscapes have multiplied those crises -- forcing firefighters across the state to confront epic disasters that cost lives, millions of dollars in damage, and a massive scarring of the Earth.

release date September 8, 2017 (on Netflix)