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Posted on August 19, 2021

Senator Daines announces pay raises for wildland firefighters

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Montana’s fire dashboard shows 76 fires are actively burning across the state.

Since January, 2,051 fires have scorched 793,776 acres.

Fire crews have put in hours upon hours for little pay – but that’s about to change.

Senators passed the Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act, guaranteeing a wage of at least $15 per hour.

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