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Trump Claimed Cuts Wouldn’t Impact Public Safety, Then Laid Off Hundreds of Wildfire Fighters.

Photo credit: www.govexec.com Executive orders from President Donald Trump aimed at reducing the federal workforce have made notable exceptions for...

Interim Legislation Features Permanent Pay Increases for Firefighters

Photo credit: www.govexec.com Federal Funding Secured for Wildland Firefighters Amid Budget Negotiations A budget package passed by the Senate on Friday...

Federal Agencies Address LA Fires Despite Budget Constraints

Photo credit: www.govexec.com Federal Response Intensifies Amid Wildfires in Southern California The Biden administration is mobilizing personnel and resources across various...

Urgent Congressional Action Needed to Prevent Federal Firefighter Pay Raises from Disappearing in Days

Photo credit: www.govexec.com This story was originally published by States Newsroom. The $20,000 salary increase for wildland firefighters enacted through the 2021...

Wildland Firefighters Risk $20,000 Pay Cut Without Congressional Action, Adding Strain to an Already Stressed Workforce

Photo credit: www.govexec.com As cooler weather sets in and the frequency of wildfires in the U.S. decreases, wildland firefighters who...

Forest Service Head Indicates Budget Cuts Ahead for FY2025

Photo credit: www.govexec.com U.S. Forest Service Prepares for Budget Constraints in Fiscal Year 2025 The U.S. Forest Service is bracing for...