As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of ...
Robin Verble receives funding from the Department of Defense. She is affiliated with the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council, and previously, the Texas Prescribed Burn Board. As cool weather arrives ...
As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of ...
(NewsNation) — A shortage of wildland firefighters is getting worse — and becoming a concern to public safety. It’s an extremely dangerous career path, that carries with it mental and ...
Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images As cool weather arrives and the number of U ...
Wildland firefighters in the U.S. face up to a $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act—that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress. Written by Robin Verble, Missouri University ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Time is running out to find a permanent pay solution for federal wildland firefighters, who routinely rank among the most dangerous government jobs. “The challenges right ...
A handful of the 36 students who completed 40 hours of required training to become wildland firefighters through a Poudre School District class last month have already accepted jobs for seasonal work.