Wildland Firefighters in the news
From burnout to pay disparity, the issues surrounding wildland firefighting are growing - and media outlets are taking note.
Wildland Firefighters in the news
Wildfires have grown more extreme. So have the risks of combatting them. Read this illuminating piece to learn more about fighting fire in the era of climate change.
[The New Yorker]
Firefighters battle trauma at work and a mental health system that, for many, has failed. This piece delves into the trauma suffered by many during a Western fire season.
[Reuters]
A slow-moving workers’ compensation process, rejected claims, and unpaid bills can send injured firefighters into financial hell: “It’s a nightmare system, to be honest with you.”
[BuzzFeed News]
Federal firefighters say they are again facing staff issues and low morale. Reforms to fix pay and hire more firefighters have stalled at U.S. agencies — despite promises to Congress.
[NPR]