Walker Firefighter's Dual Expertise Protects Art and History from Disaster
Walker, Mich. — Firefighter Jared Yax brings unique expertise to emergency responses, with specialized training in protecting art and cultural artifacts from disaster.
Yax is one of fewer than 200 people nationwide certified as a National Heritage Responder through HEART, a program sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution and FEMA.
I help museums or cultural institutions find resources that they need in an emergency, or to be able to train them to prepare for an emergency.
As a certified National Heritage Responder, Yax provides critical support to cultural institutions in emergency situations.
Author's summary: Firefighter Jared Yax protects art and history.