America Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but Attrition Is At Record Levels
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America Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but Attrition Is At Record Levels
https://www.propublica.org/article/wildland-firefighters
Highly skilled firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much.
"It Feels Impossible to Stay” : The U.S. Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them
For communities throughout the American West, wildland firefighters represent the last line of defense, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much. The highly trained men and women protecting communities from immolation earn the same base pay as a fast-food server while taking severe risks with their physical and mental health.