Infrastructure Bill Directs $3.3B to Wildland Firefighting

Federal wildland firefighters will soon see a much-needed upgrade to their salary under provisions included in Senate file S.2377 – Energy Infrastructure Act, as well as converting a significant number of firefighters from seasonal to permanent full-time status so they can work year-round reducing fuel loads.

Infrastructure Bill Directs $3.3B to Wildland Firefighting

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