House OKs hazard pay for wildland firefighters
Governor Brad Little signed a bill Thursday offering hazard pay to Idaho wildland firefighters equal to 25% of their hourly rate when they are working on an uncontrolled fire or at an active fire helibase.
(Photo courtesy Idaho Department of Lands)
This photo shows wildland firefighters working on Little Pine Fire near Priest River last summer. A bill to give Idaho wildland firefighters hazard pay is going to the Idaho Senate for consideration after approval by the Idaho House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of the Idaho Department of Lands
A firefighter works on the Leland Complex wildfire on the Idaho Department of Lands Ponderosa Forest Protective District, started by lightning on July 7. Photo courtesy of the Idaho Department of Lands
A firefighter works on the Pioneer Fire in Priest River in July. A bill approved by the Idaho House of Representatives on Friday would offer hazard pay to Idaho wildland firefighters if the legislation becomes law. Photo courtesy of the Idaho Department of Lands
The Idaho House approved a bill offering hazard pay to Idaho wildland firefighters on Friday by a 49-19 margin....
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