Senator Adam Schiff's letter to federal agencies regarding seasonal firefighters and hiring freeze

Key Points

• Senator Schiff requests information from federal agencies on the impact of the hiring freeze on federal firefighting applicants and readiness
• Concerns raised about the hiring freeze affecting California's firefighting capacity and putting communities at risk

Pros

• Highlighting the importance of seasonal firefighters for public safety in fire-prone areas
• Advocating for the exemption of federal seasonal firefighters from the hiring freeze to ensure readiness to respond to wildfires

Cons

• Potential delay in onboarding seasonal federal wildland firefighters due to the hiring freeze

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