Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 8:01 PM EDT, June 12, 2025


BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered government officials to consolidate wildland firefighting into a single program, despite warnings from former federal officials that it could be costly and increase the risk of catastrophic blazes. The order aims to centralize firefighting efforts now split among five agencies and two Cabinet departments.

Trump’s proposed budget for next year calls for the creation of a new Federal Wildland Fire Service under the U.S. Interior Department. That would mean shifting thousands of personnel from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service — where most federal firefighters now work — with fire season already underway. The administration has not disclosed how much the change could cost or save.

Trump in Thursday’s order cited the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January as highlighting a need for a quicker response to wildfires. “Wildfires threaten every region, yet many local government entities continue to disregard commonsense preventive measures,” the order said.

The Trump administration in its first months temporarily cut off money for wildfire prevention work and reduced the ranks of federal government firefighters through layoffs and retirement.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/wildland-firefighting-trump-administration-d4b356433e91c1d90805c0d39012e745

[Norrrm]

1. Will they be raking the forest during slack times?

???

[BumRushDaShow]

2. If

there's any forest left!!!

[lonely bird]

3. Wait a minute

I thought that big gubmint was bad? How will this be better?

And the disgusting idiot doesn’t know a damn thing about fire fighting or prevention. He just opens his mouth and spews sewage.

[flashman13]

4. This is a very obvious ploy. Trump wants one department under his control that he can turn on and off at will.

Nice state you've got there CA. Too bad it's burning down.

[Buddyzbuddy]

5. Ding, ding, ding. We've got a winner!

The idea will be to raze California via fire. But the Felon as usual, hasn't completely thought it out.
Majority of those living in remote wilderness areas are Republican. Because they don't like people. The few Democrats tolerate living amongst the Republicans because they appreciate the beauty of nature. (Genralized statement)