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Arduous duty firefighters: Initiate your eMedical packets now

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Firefighters on the 2017 Thomas Fire, Ventura, California. USDA Forest Service photo by Kari Greer. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Wildland firefighting isn't for the faint of heart—it's a job that demands grit, stamina and a healthy dose of courage. Picture this: You're out on the fire line managing a…
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Operation Care and Recovery

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One of our jobs is to care—to care for our own, for the people we serve, and for the lands we manage. As a caring organization committed to core values of service and interdependence, the Forest Service has in place, Operation Care and Recovery: a system-wide approach to supporting the…
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