r/Wildfire • u/smokejumperbro USFS • Feb 19 '25

News (General) Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/hiring-freeze-firefighters-deadly-forest-service-captain-warns-rcna192494

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u/realityunderfire Feb 19 '25 edited Feb 19 '25

As I’ve been watching all this unfold for the past 29 days my main thought has been: this season is going to be dangerous. Especially if it’s an active season.

My prediction is massive lack of leadership presence Massive lack of funding for anything Massive shortage of work force

Any other predictions I missed?

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u/pessimist_and_proud Feb 19 '25

Who’s to say firefighting wont turn to the private sector? Supply and demand, no?

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u/wimpymist Feb 19 '25

It will turn to the private sector but it's not like all the fed firefighters will just go contract.