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    Wildland firefighters feel increasing strain amid funding and staffing shortages

    By Stephanie SyKaisha YoungVeronica Vela,

    4 hours ago

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    As climate change causes wildfires to become more frequent and devastating, wildland firefighters are often the last line of defense protecting homes and communities. But these crucial public servants are stretched thin and underpaid, and a temporary pay raise for federal firefighters will expire at the end of September unless Congress acts. Stephanie Sy reports.

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