The risks of fighting wildfires hit home this summer as 13 firefighters, including two Native Americans, died on the job. The profession is facing burnout, overwork, and higher risk as the number of wildfires steadily increases and the number of federal firefighters drops following budget cuts by the Trump administration.
The risks of fighting wildfires hit home this summer as 13 firefighters, including two Native Americans, died on the job.
The profession is facing burnout, overwork, and higher risk as the number of wildfires steadily increases and the number of federal firefighters drops following budget cuts by the Trump administration.
We'll hear about what wildland firefighters are currently up against and what the hopes are for more staff and training as the threat of wildfires across the country shows now signs to slowing down.
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The risks of fighting wildfires hit home this summer as 13 firefighters, including two Native Americans, died on the job. The profession is facing burnout, overwork, and higher risk as the number of wildfires steadily increases and the number of federal firefighters drops following budget cuts by the Trump administration. We'll hear about what wildland firefighters are currently up against and what the hopes are for more staff and training as the threat of wildfires across the country shows now signs to slowing down.
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