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Archive Home > 2003 > September > 01 > Owner concerned about firefighting policy

Owner concerned about firefighting policy

By Chris Barker / The Bulletin
September 1, 2003

The owner of a Bend-based firefighting business claims a new U.S. Forest Service policy that pays private contractors for daily work instead of by the hour could lead to dangerous overwork.

"In my opinion this flaw in the contract is going to kill firefighters," wrote Kelly Preuitt,....

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