Forest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.”
Colorado, like many other states in the West, relies on federal firefighting teams to battle large-scale fires across its federal public lands, which cover about a third of the state.
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‘Real and immediate consequences for Colorado’s economy’: Legislators react to reports of US Forest Service mass layoff
It’s unclear how many jobs in Colorado were impacted. “We write with significant concerns about the decision to fire 3,400 US Forest Service (USFS) employees in accordance with Executive Order ...
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Gov. Polis: Colorado ‘less protected’ from wildfires after Trump administration cuts forest services employees
the Trump administration recently fired 3,400 U.S. Forest Service (USFS) employees, including at least 90 people in Colorado – a cut that represents about 10% of USFS staff. The move is part of ...