Wyden Presses For Forest Service Plan For COVID-19 In Firefighting

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden pressed a Forest Service official at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Tuesday for more specifics on its plans to protect firefighters and communities from COVID-19 during this wildfire season.   In an exchange with Forest Service Deputy Chief John Phipps, Wyden said he wants the details within a week.  Phipps had told the committee that without having a robust mobile response that can come to a fire camp, they fear overwhelming local health officials.

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