Merkley, Curtis Lead New Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters

“Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to protect communities and public lands from increasingly dangerous wildfires. When a firefighter does not make it home, their family should not have to face financial uncertainty on top of unimaginable loss. The Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act recognizes the tremendous risks these firefighters take and provides their families with the support they deserve,” said Timothy Ingalsbee, Executive Director of Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE).