Controversy Mounts Over Firefighter Staffing and Resources Amid Forest Service Reshuffle
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President Trump's efforts to consolidate federal wildfire response agencies into a single entity face significant opposition from Congress and agency veterans, who argue that such restructuring could hinder effective wildfire management and prevention efforts, especially amid a severe wildfire season.
- Trump's efforts to reshape the U.S. Forest Service face pushback NPR
- Amid staffing cuts, Forest Service wants seasonal firefighters to work more hours this year Government Executive
- Democrats demand answers on cuts to firefighters during critical fire season The Guardian
- The government is literally telling firefighters “help is not on the way” vox.com
- Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies ProPublica
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