More Oklahoma forestry services jobs on the chopping block

Officials react to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Wildland Fire Response Working Group

Oklahoma fire officials are reacting after Gov. Kevin Stitt announced his new Wildland Fire Response Working Group.

Oklahoma governor backs down on forestry abolishment proposal after backlash

OKLAHOMA CITY – A key legislative leader said Tuesday he is pleased that Gov. Kevin Stitt has backed off his call to abolish the Forestry Service following historic March wildfires.

Stitt creates working group to improve fire response

The action came in the wake of a wildfire outbreak that began on March 14 and resulted in the loss of nearly 600 homes across the state.

Governor Kevin Stitt launches Wildland Fire Response Working Group

Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of the Wildland Fire Response Working Group on Tuesday. The new group is designed to strengthen the state's response and preparedness to wildfires.

More Oklahoma forestry services jobs on the chopping block

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Governor Kevin Stitt is doubling down on his criticism of the state's forest service and launching an investigation into the agency. News 4 has confirmed from sources that more employees' jobs are on the chopping block. We learned on Tuesday that the public information officer for Oklahoma Forestry Services, Keith Merckx, was fired. The state forester was fired weeks ago, as well. Source: Numerous high-level state for…

Oklahoma governor backs down on forestry abolishment proposal after backlash  • Oklahoma Voice

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday suggests elimination of the Oklahoma Forestry Service, criticizing its response to historic wildfires that swept across the state last month. His remarks were made during his weekly briefing with reporters in the Blue Room at the Capitol. (Photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – A key legislative leader said Tuesday he is pleased that Gov. Kevin Stitt has backed off his call to abolish the Forestry …