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Wildland Firefighter Foundation

A nonprofit foundation that supports wildland firefighters and their families through injury, hardship, and long-term recovery, and honors their service.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation is dedicated to supporting the men and women who risk their lives to protect forests, homes, and communities, providing assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need. Its mission is to honor, support, and assist wildland firefighters and their families through financial aid, physical and emotional support, advocacy, and community. The Foundation offers programs including Tragedy Assistance, Hardship Assistance, Family Fire Weekend, Wildland Firefighter Mental Health, and Santa's Helper. It states that for nearly 30 years it has stood with wildland firefighters and their families.

History

The Wildland Firefighter Foundation states that for nearly 30 years it has stood with wildland firefighters and their families through some of the hardest days of their lives, sitting in living rooms after a loss, visiting hospital rooms after injuries, and speaking with individuals and families carrying the invisible weight of this work. The Foundation was built to be there when it matters most, and its Executive Director states that commitment drives everything it does, from financial assistance to emotional support.

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A nonprofit support organization standing with wildland firefighters and their families through injury, hardship, and long-term recovery.

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