Aggressive Fire Suppression Back in Play | San Antonio News

The Trump administration is reviving a 1935 wildfire policy to aggressively suppress every blaze, spurred by the tragic deaths of three firefighters in Colorado. A new federal fire service, formed without traditional congressional approval, is now deploying personnel from multiple agencies under a “full suppression” mandate — using all resources to extinguish fires fast. While officials claim experienced managers retain tactical discretion, critics warn that 98% of fires are already being put out, and this push may worsen climate-driven blazes by ignoring natural fire cycles. The deaths have ignited debate over whether such aggressive tactics are justified — one veteran questioned what was truly at stake. Private aviation firms stand to profit from the new contracting, while lawmakers, including one with ties to a major aerial firefighting company, push for a single federal firefighting agency. Scientists caution that eliminating all fires builds fuel for future disasters, and the new agency is still struggling with coordination and confusion on the ground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f240ddf2402c472