蒙大拿的部落消防队在60年中至关重要,但面临资金减少和作用缩小的问题。 Tribal firefighting crews in Montana, vital for 60 years, face reduced funding and shrinking roles.

蒙大拿州部落的原住民消防员,包括萨利什和库特奈部落的合并者, 已经与野火作战了60多年, Native American firefighters from Montana tribes, including the Confederated Salish and Kootenai, have fought wildfires for over 60 years, starting with pioneering smokejumpers in the 1960s and advancing to elite hotshot crews. 他们的工作保护了社区和景观,同时提供了至关重要的就业。 Their work has protected communities and landscapes while providing vital employment. 16岁开始消防的霍默·库维尔 象征着他们留下的遗产 Homer Courville, who began firefighting at 16, symbolized their legacy. 然而,最近的联邦资金削减减少了部落消防队员的规模和全国范围,削弱了他们一度在野火镇压方面发挥的中心作用。 However, recent federal funding cuts have reduced the size and national reach of tribal firefighting crews, weakening their once-central role in wildfire suppression.