Serving the wildland firefighting community.

Help us support our wildland firefighters and their families when they need it most.

We stand with you

At the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, we strive to provide the best support to the wildland community that we can. Since becoming Executive Director in 2020, Burk Minor has expanded the Foundation's reach to include assistance with injuries, fatalities, hardships, mental health, and more. No matter the obstacle, we are here for our wildland firefighters and their families.

Each year, an average of 19 wildland firefighters lose their lives protecting our homes, communities, and public lands. Born from tragedy, the Foundation is fueled by the wildland fire community itself, by the boots on the ground. No agency lines. No boundaries. Just support, honor, and compassion.

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation's mission has and always will be to support killed and injured wildland firefighters and their families. We honor all members of the wildland firefighting community; past, present, and future. We work with private and interagency partners to raise awareness and recognition for their service.

We provide critical financial assistance, maintain the national monument for fallen wildland firefighters, and offer crisis support when needed. Through education and outreach, we promote safety, excellence, and public understanding of what wildland fire is.