John Curtis: “How in the world does the Federal Government propose to do what it said it was going to do when it made this a monument…”

Wildland firefighters willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect our homes, communities, and public lands.

With every passing day, the threat to our communities, our lands, and our very lives grows more severe. That is why it makes no sense to leave a critical tool like controlled burns off the table.

Americans deserve confidence that public institutions serve them — not presidents, political parties, wealthy interests, or members of powerful families.

This is the right move, both for the loved ones of the victims and for the country.