Federal firefighters have been waiting for years for revisions to outdated job descriptions, leading to increased pressures and responsibilities, which in turn contributes to burnout.
The exodus of experienced firefighters has created gaps in expertise and exacerbated exhaustion among those remaining, forcing them to take on additional burdens.
Union representatives have accused the USFS of decades of wage theft and job misclassification, calling for urgent changes to prevent further staffing crises.
A long history of neglecting federal wildland firefighters’ working conditions is driving experienced personnel away and hindering recruitment efforts at a critical time.
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