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Neguse, Bennet Press Trump Officials on Plans for Wildfire Response and Preparedness in Colorado Ahead of Summer Months
threatening to overwhelm federal, state, local, and tribal firefighting resources. We have already seen fires burning throughout … including the number of federal wildland firefighters that have been hired and the number of Red-Card-holding
Rep. Lauren Boebert Announces 20 Community Project Funding Requests
Nunn serves as a key support point for firefighting and emergency services throughout northeastern Weld County. A fully
Neguse, Huffman Press U.S. Forest Service for Answers on Staffing Levels Ahead of Summer Season
said these losses crippled the agency’s federal firefighting and land management capabilities. Neguse and Huffman previously demanded … that firefighters and essential seasonal workers be exempt from these attacks , but administration officials disregarded their calls, with
Congressman Neguse, Senator Cortez Masto Move Wildfire Prevention Bill Through Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
provide comprehensive resources to prevent wildfires, enhance firefighting efforts, and support communities impacted by year-round wildfire seasons … work together to provide urgent support to the firefighters, businesses, and families impacted by wildfires,” said Congressman Neguse
Rep. Neguse Named Most Effective Democratic Member of U.S. House for Advancing Environment and Public Lands Policy
West , securing a pay increase for Federal wildland firefighters and a commitment from the U.S. Forest Service
Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Announce Over $12 Million in Bipartisan Funds for Wildfire Mitigation Projects in Grand and Larimer Counties
reducing hazardous fuels, creating defensible space, and improving firefighter access, the West Granby Fuels Project enhances community resilience … firefighter safety, and the protection of critical infrastructure and water resources. The Ember Alliance $118,814 Livermore Fire
Rep. Neguse and Western Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Wildfire Smoke
also fought tirelessly to make sure federal wildland firefighters receive the compensation and benefits they deserve. Most recently … USFS) to provide protective N95 masks for wildland firefighters , reversing a decades-long ban that prevented
Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Secure Agreement from USFS to Provide Protective Masks for Wildland Firefighters After Decades-Long Ban
Service Tom Schultz confirmed that, going forward, wildland firefighters will be provided N95 masks. This kind of protective … approved for use, despite an increasing number of firefighters getting sick from smoke exposure while in the line
Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Demand Update on Working Conditions for Federal Wildland Firefighters
surfaced underscoring the dire working conditions for wildland firefighters employed by the agency. In response, Colorado Congressman … staff are trained in wildland firefighting. These terminations, coupled with an increased number of firefighters getting sick from
Representatives Neguse and Crank Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bolster Colorado’s Aerial Firefighting Capabilities
bipartisan effort to strengthen the state’s aerial firefighting capabilities. More specifically, the lawmakers penned a letter … Colorado Springs. C-130Js are fitted with a firefighting unit that can assist in the rapid deployment
Rep. Crank Introduces Wildfire Bill to Improve Weather and Fire Management
impacts, while also reducing the need to send firefighters and operators into potential danger. The Fire Weather Development
Rep. Neguse, Sen. Gallego and Western Colleagues Launch Effort to Improve Wildfire Mitigation, Research, and Management
neither should our solutions. America’s top firefighters and wildfire experts came together to tell us what they … Eagle County Wildfire Collaborative, Denver Water, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, National Federation of Federal Employees, Alliance for Wildfire Resilience
Neguse Calls for Renewed Commitment to American Servicemembers, Introduces Legislation to Boost Veteran Employment
Veterans Jobs Training Act and the Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act focus on the essentials for successful reintegration … service are valued, including among our wildland firefighting workforce,” said Congressman Joe Neguse. Find details on the bills
Congressman Crow Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen VA Health Benefits for Veteran Firefighters
legislation to strengthen health care benefits for veteran firefighters. Studies have shown that firefighters, as a result … does not recognize the direct connection between military firefighting and higher rates of illness incidence beyond one year
Rep. Neguse, Senator Bennet Renew Calls for Tim’s Act, Bipartisan Bill to Improve Working Conditions for Federal Firefighters
Press Release Washington, D.C. — As the wildland firefighting workforce continues to face increasing uncertainty as a result … upping calls to overhaul federal wildland firefighter compensation and benefits. Their bill Tim’s Act—named in honor
Pettersen, Garbarino Introduce National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
Garbarino (NY-02) introduced the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act, bipartisan legislation directing the U.S. Treasury … commemorative coins honoring the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout American history. The coins will be emblematic
Assistant Leader Neguse Uplifts Former Federal Employee, USFS Forestry Technician at President Trump’s Joint Address
keep this country running, including essential wildland firefighters and seasonal workers . He also demanded an independent investigation into
Neguse, Huffman Demand Firefighters and Seasonal Employees be Exempt from Trump Attacks on Federal Workforce
Jared Huffman, acted swiftly to defend essential wildland firefighters and seasonal employees. In a letter dated Friday, February … lawmakers underscored the importance of wildland firefighters, wildfire mitigation personnel, public safety personnel, and seasonal staff
Rep. Lauren Boebert Applauds Passage of Fix Our Forests Act
urban interface, and prevent forest conversion. Supports wildland firefighters and their families through the creation
Rep. Crank Votes in Favor of the Fix Our Forests Act
recovering from the Hayman Fire which killed five firefighters, one civilian, and destroyed over 100 homes
Rep. Pettersen Introduces Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Legislation
identifying fires at their inception and optimizing our firefighting response. These technologies can distinguish between a harmless campfire