A federal hiring freeze implemented by former President Trump is causing significant delays in onboarding federal firefighting crews, just as wildfire season approaches. The freeze is putting a strain on agencies like the Forest Service, with concerns raised by Senator Adam Schiff that thousands of firefighter positions could become unfilled. Reports indicate that firefighters, who have been crucial in fighting blazes, are facing job insecurity, with some resignations on the horizon. The situation has left many in the firefighting community anxious about their ability to respond effectively to wildfires. Senator Schiff is urging the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Agriculture to reverse the hiring freeze, emphasizing that federal firefighters should be exempt from such measures.