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Fred Thompson

Montana News

'Firefighter' Or 'Forestry Tech'? And Why It Matters

Edward F. O'Brien

Here’s a riddle: When is a wildland firefighter not technically a firefighter? Answer: When he or she works for the federal government.That’s because the…