Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns
December 05, 2025
December 05, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns
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Public data indicates the Forest Service is significantly behind in hazardous fuels reductions
27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remain vacant
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hic . . .
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Push Forest Service to Immediately Address Understaffing, Wildfire Mitigation Concerns
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Public data indicates the Forest Service is significantly behind in hazardous fuels reductions
27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remain vacant
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hic . . .
