okfine
Diamond Member
Besides sending water miles away from Southern California, Trump and his goons put a freeze on hiring Federal firefighters.
I hope that Federal land that is his responsibility doesn't go up in smoke.
Another disaster in the making.
"The majority of firefighters employed by the federal government are seasonal, hired as either permanent or temporary employees, according to McLane. Each year, ahead of the summer fire season, these employees have to be rehired, he explained.
“All of that is stopped right now,” McLane said. And there’s “no wiggle room in the schedule” for restarting the hiring process at a later date and ensuring crews are ready for the height of fire season"
I hope that Federal land that is his responsibility doesn't go up in smoke.
Another disaster in the making.
"The majority of firefighters employed by the federal government are seasonal, hired as either permanent or temporary employees, according to McLane. Each year, ahead of the summer fire season, these employees have to be rehired, he explained.
“All of that is stopped right now,” McLane said. And there’s “no wiggle room in the schedule” for restarting the hiring process at a later date and ensuring crews are ready for the height of fire season"