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In response to a federal hiring freeze instituted by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, a coalition of sixteen senators is urging the administration to exempt seasonal firefighters from this mandate. The hiring freeze, aimed at reducing the federal workforce, has inadvertently halted the recruitment and onboarding of essential seasonal firefighting personnel, raising concerns ahead of an anticipated severe wildfire season.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire emphasized the critical role these firefighters play in forest protection and wildfire management, particularly in areas like the White Mountain National Forest. . .
