California and the entire West rely on wildland firefighters. And with fire seasons worsening, the Forest Service – the largest employer of wildland firefighters – is struggling to recruit and retain staff… especially in California. 

The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica recently published an investigation into what is happening. We're joined by the author Abe Streep. Hello! 

California and the entire West rely on wildland firefighters. And with fire seasons worsening, the Forest Service – the largest employer of wildland firefighters – is struggling to recruit and retain staff… especially in California. 
The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica recently published an investigation into what is happening. We're joined by the author Abe Streep. Hello!

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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

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