Mass Casualty Incident After Crew Buggy Rollover In California. 6 Firefighters in Critical Condition. The Forest Service All Employees Call Details.
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While traveling after a shift on The Airport Fire, a crew buggy rolled over on a California Freeway.
They swerved to avoid a ladder that was in the middle of their lane—8 total injuries, with six firefighters in critical condition.
I cover the Forest Service’s all employee call this week.
They discussed the cuts to the seasonal workforce, training budgets, and what they expect Congress to do.
They expect significant budget cuts and are doing what they can to continue to pay current employees while making hiring cuts to non-fire employees.
Canada lowers the age of retirement for wildland firefighters in British Columbia.
It's a huge step forward.
Plus more.
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