Dianne, the article must be coming up very different in your space. For me the mention of firebombing is in the sixth paragraph. I do not agree that "The sensationalism of one encounter should not deter anyone who wants to volunteer or wc." I have left a "volunteer" position because I felt that it was unsafe for me and my loved ones. The working agreement with the Forest Service stated that either party could terminate the arrangement with written notification. I did and listed my reasons for leaving. Never heard from my ranger supervisors. No job is worth putting up with crazies; much less a volunteer position!