As wildland firefighters conclude their strenuous season in the heat and smoke, they are met with uncertainty surrounding their pay and benefits, creating ongoing stress.
The federal continuing resolution keeping the government operational and the temporary pay increase in place is set to expire on December 20, 2024, leaving firefighters vulnerable.
The current financial instability means that thousands of wildland firefighters and their families live under the stress of possible severe income loss.
Firefighter pay has remained stagnant, with starting salaries as low as $15 per hour, heightening the concerns for families dependent on this precarious income.
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