 Alaska's news source reports that wildland firefighters employed through the state's Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Fire Protection have recently seen a boost in their paychecks after Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the fiscal year 2025 budget into law, which included a 30% pay increase to incentivize recruitment and retention within the firefighting sector. The budget also increased eligible hazard pay to 25% for those required to work under dangerous wildfire conditions.