'It weighs on you': Ontario wildland firefighters being overworked due to lack of resources, union says

The union representing Ontario’s wildland firefighters is advocating for increased funding due to resource shortages amid a challenging fire season. A wildfire crew leader and VP of the local OPSEU union highlighted the escalating intensity of summer fires and the resultant fatigue experienced by the crews.

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Ontario’s wildland firefighters need more money to help them fight big forest fires this summer because they are getting tired and have less help.

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