The U.S. Forest Service is facing challenges with an exodus of firefighters due to intensified wildfires and drought conditions. An illegal campfire in Red Hill caused a blaze during a fire ban, leading to evacuations. The Forest Service is requesting funds for employee housing, special base rates, prescribed fire pay, and mental health assistance. Clark County Fire is seeking a suspect after an arson incident. A Forest Service firefighter was arrested for a prescribed fire that spread to private land. Concerns arise as firefighters' pay is compared to fast-food servers, risking the loss of wildfire defense.
America is at risk of losing its most valuable defense against wildfire because the Forest Service decided firefighters should earn the same as a fast-food server. On March 26, we’ll examine this alarming exodus with @source_nm and @outsidemagazine. https://t.co/5ekF6flzOY https://t.co/FmUwAjliWV
Perspective by Joe Davidson: A U.S. Forest Service firefighter was arrested when a “prescribed fire” used to prevent extreme burns jumped to private land in area where some are anti-government. https://t.co/JrJcC24dqd
CAN YOU HELP? Clark County Fire seeking suspect after nearly 40-year-old home lost in arson https://t.co/q3RYclxX4C
New Article Out: (Link in my bio) Forest Service Asks For $25M To Improve Employee Housing, $216M For Special Base Rate And Increased Prescribed Fire Pay. $10M requested for mental heath assistance. #wildfire #firefighters https://t.co/xf3yMoOzTk
An illegal campfire near an abandoned quarry in Red Hill is suspected to have caused the blaze that forced dozens to flee their homes. It occurred during a total fire ban and if identified, the person responsible could face a hefty fine and jail time | @a_m_leonard https://t.co/tNjo7HJHFp
Fighting wildfire has always been a dangerous job, but it’s become even more so in recent years as blazes intensify and drought primes the West to burn. On March 26, @abestreep will explain why the Forest Service is experiencing an exodus of firefighters. https://t.co/Anv3aYPEjM https://t.co/GGkb4qJLU1