2007
The U.S.-Mexican border is the most heavily used corridor for human trafficking and drug running in the United States. From harsh conditions to chasing down smugglers, being a border patrol agent is one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement. With political tension regarding this area always brimming, it has never been more important to have the right men and women working this risky job.
2007
Stuntmen put their lives on the line every day to bring storyboards to life. From dangerous motorcycle tricks to being lit on fire, they do whatever they must to make movie goers feel as though their performances are real. It seems like a lot of danger for the sake of entertainment, but these individuals have nothing but passion for their craft. They can't imagine doing anything else.
2007
Professional blasters spend their days surrounded by thousands of tons of dynamite, rigging complex explosives to demolish colossal structures. In the demolition line of work, there are no second chances, and even the slightest miscalculation could be fatal. Planning is everything to ensure that the structure comes down safely and efficiently, as a half-demolished building is a death trap.
2007
More people lose their lives in logging accidents than in any other profession in the United States. To loggers, every tree is a potential killer, and the tools of the trade are so powerful that they could easily take a life if they backfire. With chainsaws, cranes, and winches, the tension of the job reflects the literal high tensions of the trees and cables. One lapse of focus can mean death.