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

Great one!

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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/[deleted] Feb 19 '25

massive lack of timely or accurate  weather forecasts once the NWS has its staff cut by 50 percent or is disbanded entirely due to privatization.  Don't worry, it's not like many high profile burn overs have to do with lack of weather info or anything.  

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u/lighta_fire_orfish Feb 19 '25

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