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USDA prepares for summer fire risk with full firefighter workforce

07/16/25 6:01 AM By Allie Herring
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The U.S. Forest Service has reached 99% of its firefighter hiring goal ahead of what is predicted to be an above-average summer fire season.

KEYWORDS Brooke Rolllins fire risk Fire Season firefighters National Multi-Agency Coordination Group Roadless Rule US Forest Service USDA
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Allie Herring
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