Park Ranger Fired on Valentine’s Day Pens Viral Letter: “Things Are Not Ok”
On Valentine’s Day, Brian Gibbs, an education park ranger, was unexpectedly fired along with approximately 1,000 other National Park Service employees, a move impacting 5% of the workforce. Gibbs’s viral Facebook post detailed the emotional impact of this sudden job loss, highlighting his dedication to educating children and preserving the Effigy Mounds National Monument. The firings, part of a larger Trump administration initiative affecting thousands of federal employees, have drawn widespread criticism for potentially jeopardizing park safety and operations during the upcoming peak season. Conservation groups condemn the decision as reckless, further weakening the agency’s ability to manage and protect national parks.
John Q. Hosedrinker