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    Firefighters to leave U.S. Forest Service for higher pay and benefits

    Firefighters to leave U.S. Forest Service for higher pay and benefits

    The dire situation facing federal wildland firefighters in the United States has reached a critical point, with thousands potentially leaving their positions if a permanent pay increase is not implemented, reported NBC News on July 16. National Federation of Federal Employees informs that between 30% and 50% of the approximately 11,000 firefighters combating wildfires managed by the U.S. Forest Service could resign without a long-term solution to address persistently low wages and inadequate benefits.

    The severity of the issue is exemplified by the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California, where 42 resignations occurred within just 48 hours in May. Many firefighters have opted to join the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), which offers more attractive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a more manageable work schedule. This trend has prompted concerns that there will be a significant shortage of experienced firefighters within the Forest Service.

    The situation has prompted calls for action from lawmakers. Bills have been introduced in both the House and the Senate to codify a temporary pay increase that was implemented under President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill. This temporary increase, which boosted salaries for wildland firefighters by up to $20,000, is set to expire at the end of September if a permanent solution is not established.

    Photo: A Forest Service firefighter works the Caldor fire in El Dorado County, California, in 2021.
    Source: NBC News

    Without a permanent pay raise, federal firefighters face an uncertain future, leading them to consider alternative positions that provide greater stability. Forest Service Deputy Chief Jaelith Hall-Rivera emphasises the urgent need for Congress to take action to ensure that federal firefighters have the necessary certainty in their careers.

    Recent efforts by senators and representatives have resulted in the introduction of bills such as the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act, aimed at maintaining the current pay raise and ensuring the recruitment and retention of a sufficient firefighting workforce for the future. Another bipartisan bill has been reintroduced in the House, focusing on increasing pay and addressing the mental and physical health, housing, retirement, and tuition assistance benefits of firefighters.

    The potential departure of federal wildland firefighters due to inadequate pay and benefits poses significant challenges as wildfires become increasingly intense and frequent across the nation. The expertise of federal firefighters in navigating rugged terrain and their ability to collaborate across borders are vital assets in combating wildfires. However, the Forest Service has been grappling with filling vacancies amidst inflation, severe drought conditions, and limited resources.

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