The forecast for a hotter-than-normal summer has Westerners concerned as up to a quarter of all U.S. federal wildland firefighter jobs are currently unfilled.
Key Points
Hotter-than-normal summer forecast
Up to a quarter of all U.S. federal wildland firefighter jobs unfilled
Pros
Increased awareness of the need for more wildland firefighters
Potential for more job opportunities in firefighting sector
Cons
Understaffing could lead to challenges in containing wildfires
Risk of increased damage to wildlife and property due to lack of resources