The Office of Personnel Management will shrink its workforce by about one-third—roughly 1,000 jobs—this year, primarily through buyouts and retirements, prompting concerns over weakened agency capacity and oversight.
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US faces alarming firefighter shortage during peak wildfire season, data reveals Data contradicts what the fire service chief has claimed when he has assured lawmakers the agency is prepared

Over 5,100 USFS firefighting positions—26% of the workforce—are vacant as wildfire season intensifies, raising public safety concerns. Federal workforce shortages continue to challenge agencies nationwide.
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