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Summary

The Trump administration has canceled all classes at the National Fire Academy (NFA) as part of a broader funding freeze by FEMA.

The National Fire Academy, often referred to as the “West Point of the Fire Service,” a premier training facility for firefighters and emergency responders, was abruptly shut down, causing significant disruptions to scheduled training programs.

Experts warn this move could weaken national fire preparedness. The decision follows Trump's suggestion of dismantling FEMA and layoffs at the National Forest Service.

The shutdown raises concerns about the government's commitment to disaster response and firefighter support. FEMA has not commented on the cancellations.

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 month ago

Looks like he wants to burn this country to the ground not just figuratively but also literally.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 month ago

They are cancelling, effectively, many other things, too. Many of us have required ongoing training to do our jobs. We cannot travel for anything. So many levels of safety are at risk.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Same asshole blames California wildfires on "mismanagement".

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Normally the metaphor isn't this literal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Has anyone thought about Elons feeling about not getting to loot the government he paid Trump to access. Think about how that illegitimate "legal" imagrant feelings.