Federal hiring freeze could worsen wildfire season in Arizona. Here's how
The Trump administration's hiring freeze could leave Arizona "woefully unprepared" for fire season, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., ...
Senators: Trump hiring freeze means wildland firefighting jobs are going unfilled
Wildland firefighters around the country say they've had job offers rescinded or frozen in the wake of President Donald Trump ...
Fired US Forest Service and National Park Service workers say cuts will be felt on fire lines
Fired U.S. National Forest and National Parks employees are speaking out about the mass layoffs by the Trump administration.
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Bipartisan bill would create wildland fire agency
The legislation overlaps with worries the administration's governmentwide downsizing could undermine wildfire prevention and ...
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Wildland firefighting program that encouraged women to join field on pause after Trump DEI order
A camp that prepared women to become wildland firefighters has been paused because of President Donald Trump’s executive ...
How a new tech tool keeps Arizona wildland firefighters safer than before
A group of brothers created a new tool designed to keep Arizona fire crews safer by improving tracking and communication.
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Federal Funding Cuts Spark Concern Among Wildland Firefighters
Federal firefighting forces, already underresourced, are being slashed even as wildfires become a year-round problem.
Austin considering changes to code that protects homes against wildfire
So how do we avoid it? Nicks had several suggestions, including changes to Austin’s Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUIC).
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Federal hiring freeze could worsen wildfire season in Arizona. Here's how
A federal hiring freeze initiated by the Trump administration is causing uncertainty and delays in hiring seasonal firefighters. This comes at a time when Arizona is experiencing more frequent and ...