Versions of the Paycheck Protection Act (WFPPA) exist in both House and Senate budgets. Passage may end years of anxiety.

Federal wildland firefighters could lose their long battle for higher pay if Congress fails to avert a government shutdown.

It’s something former Arizona wildland firefighters said is crucial ... The looming bonus expiration has taken a toll on manpower for hotshot crews, even in recent fires like the Horton Fire ...

Wildland firefighters and their advocates pushed hard for permanent pay raises before Congress’ holiday recess. What firefighters got instead was yet another last-minute extension of temporary raises.