New bill seeks to avoid looming federal wildland firefighter pay cuts

Boise State Public Radio News | By Murphy Woodhouse

Published July 18, 2023 at 1:12 PM MDT

With a sharp pay cut now less than three months away for federal wildland firefighters, a new piece of legislation has been introduced to address the issue. If unaddressed, many fear the possibility of many firefighters not coming back next season.

With a sharp pay cut now less than three months away for federal wildland firefighters, a new piece of legislation has been introduced to address the issue. If unaddressed, many fear the possibility of many firefighters not coming back next season.