To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust -- in each other
Summary
After Syria's civil war ended, former regime firefighters and the White Helmets, who were on opposite sides during the conflict, are now working together to rebuild the country. Adjusting to this collaboration involves building trust and overcoming past conflicts.Key Facts
- The Syrian civil war lasted nearly 14 years, ending in December 2024.
- Bashar al-Assad, the former leader, was ousted from power.
- Haitham Nasrallah, a firefighter from Assad's regime, continued his work regardless of the regime change.
- The White Helmets, known for their emergency response work during the war, were once seen as enemies by the Assad regime.
- With the war over, Raed Saleh, the White Helmets' founder, became Syria's minister of emergencies and disaster management.
- White Helmets are now taking over firefighting duties across Syria.
- Trust-building is a significant challenge as former adversaries are now coworkers at places like the Kafr Sousa firehouse.
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