Red Adair

Who He Is: 

Red Adair was a renowned firefighter who specialized in extinguishing hazardous oil well fires worldwide. With daring skills and creative methods, he tackled some of the largest, most intense blazes that others thought were impossible to stop.

 

Why He Matters: 

Adair showed that expertise and courage could control disasters that threatened entire communities. His story encourages young readers to see that knowledge and innovation can make heroes in real life.