According to the internal national data, which has not been previously reported, more than 4,500 Forest Service firefighting jobs — as many as 27% — remained vacant as of July 17.

According to the internal national data, which has not been previously reported, more than 4,500 Forest Service firefighting jobs — as many as 27% — remained vacant as of July 17.

Environment The Forest Service Claims It’s Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs. DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the ...

The Forest Service claims it’s fully staffed for a worsening fire season. Data shows thousands of unfilled jobs DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the ...

The Forest Service claims it’s fully staffed for a worsening fire season. Data shows thousands of unfilled jobs DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the ...