Historical financial investments through President Biden’s Investing in America program assistance efforts to lower wildfire danger and strengthen the wildland fire labor force
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today released a joint memo to federal company leaders with wildfire obligations describing their vision and objectives for handling wildland fires this year. The Secretaries’ memo highlights fire management financial investments from President Biden’s Investing in America program, along with other tactical concerns to lower wildfire danger, bring back environments, participate in post-fire healing, support the wildland fire labor force, and make neighborhoods more resistant to fire.
“Our wildland firemens and staff members who support forest health have actually shown time and time once again that they can provide on our efforts to face the country’s wildfire crisis,” stated Farming Secretary Tom Vilsack“Whether they are reducing wildfires or lowering harmful fuels to lower wildfire danger to neighborhoods, they are constantly there on the frontlines. We require Congress to act now to offer them with the irreversible pay repair they require and should have. We likewise require Congress to double down by embracing President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and supply us with a budget plan that supplies an irreversible pay boost for our wildland firemens, broadens firemen health and wellness, enhances work-life balance, and enhances real estate they can manage in the neighborhoods they serve.”
“As environment modification continues to drive wildfires with increased speed and strength, we are releasing historical resources from President Biden’s Investing in America program to much better secure neighborhoods and communities around the nation,” stated Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland“We will continue to utilize our important collaborations with state, Tribal and city governments, and the economic sector to resolve and reduce wildfire threat, while likewise making sure that our wildland fire workers have the assistance and resources they require to remain saf