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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
Bennet, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Block Berlaimont Private Access Road
staffed local governments to spend precious dollars on firefighting and emergency services for a luxury development that provides
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
Bennet, Colleagues Call on Secretary Burgum to Halt Creation of Unified Wildfire Agency
from land stewardship. The Trump Administration has restructured firefighting efforts at the DOI without transparency or the necessary … authorize the transfer of U.S. Forest Service firefighting functions to the Department of the Interior. Any such transfer
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns
hazardous fuels reductions 27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remain vacant WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper … write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns
write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading … write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading
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
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Stop Stalling Toxic PFAS Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at facilities, and the subsequent stormwater runoff … Paso County from PFAS, which was found in firefighting foam used at Peterson Space Force Base. The full
Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Stalling Toxic PFAS Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at facilities, and the subsequent stormwater runoff … Paso County from PFAS, which was found in firefighting foam used at Peterson Space Force Base. A full
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
Hickenlooper, Colorado Delegation Call on President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration After Devastating Wildfires
support wildfire risk reduction and new firefighting equipment. He also fought the Trump admin’s illegal mass firings … training opportunities at a time of critical firefighter shortages. The text of the letter is available HERE
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
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Welcome Over $26 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across Colorado
support wildfire risk reduction and new firefighting equipment. He fought the Trump admin’s illegal mass firings
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Welcome Over $26 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across Colorado
support wildfire risk reduction and new firefighting equipment. He fought the Trump admin’s illegal mass firings
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
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Save Social Security from Trump Admin’s Dangerous Cuts
benefits for the millions of teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants who are unfairly penalized
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand USFS Reinstate Critical Wildfire Preparedness Program
will harm recruitment efforts at a time when firefighters are needed more than ever. This year alone … group of dedicated female USFS firefighting professionals and gave both women and interested men an opportunity to learn
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
Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Convey the Crystal Reservoir to the City of Ouray
needed water source for aerial wildland firefighting. To ensure the continuation of these uses, the City is willing
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
Bennet, Sheehy Introduce Amendment to Raise Annual Pay Cap for Wildland Firefighters
that limits the total compensation a federal wildland firefighter can earn in a calendar year, including overtime … West relies more and more on wildland firefighters to protect our homes and communities, and it is critical
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
Hickenlooper, Merkley, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train Next Generation of Wildland Firefighters
Department of the Interior (DOI) to offer wildland firefighter training to Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center students. “Colorado … caring for our public lands, and builds a firefighting force that’s ready to meet the urgent threat
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