For only the second time in 34 years, the National Preparedness Level is at its highest level (PL5) in October. The Southwest just increased its Preparedness Level to a three this morning, which even caught me off guard. Due to funding issues, the Forest Service announced no new non-fire seasonal hires would happen in 2025, and a large swath of fire sea…
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