NWFFD was established in 2022
National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD) recognizes the dedication of wildland firefighters, including federal, state, local, Tribal, military, rural, contract, and support personnel. The selected date is especially meaningful as it occurs during the Week of Remembrance, which is held annually June 30 to July 6, and serves as an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety as we remember those who have fallen in the line of duty.
NWFFD is designed to recognize the hard work and devotion of all wildland firefighters and support personnel who are the backbone of the wildland fire community. These men and women work to save lives, property, infrastructure, and precious natural and cultural resources every year, and we are incredibly thankful for their professional skills and efforts. #ItTakesAllOfUs
Events
NIFC is sponsoring “National Wildland Firefighter Appreciation Day” in partnership with the Seattle Mariners when they take on the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 1:10 p.m. at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. For more information about this game, visit the Seattle Mariners website.
The Boise Hawks, BLM Idaho State Office and Boise National Forest are celebrating NWFFD at a Hawks baseball game at Memorial Stadium, July 2 at 7:05 p.m. Take a look at the flyer for more information.
NWFFD Activity Book
The 2024 Junior Wildland Firefighter Activity Book is now available. This edition focuses on fire science and explores the role of fire in nature, fire science, camp fire safety and other activities. Once completed, email us at BLM_FA_NIFC_Comments@blm.gov to earn a National Wildland Firefighter Day sticker!
2024 #Fireline5K
The first #Fireline5K was held at Ann Morrison Park in Boise, Idaho on June 2, 2024. More than 500 employees, families and friends came out to enjoy this event! Take a look at our NIFC Flickr #Fireline5K album.
Sign up for the virtual #Fireline5K
You can run, jog, walk, or hike any 3.1-mile route to participate virtually! This virtual option starts June 2 and counts down to NWFFD on July 2! Make sure to snap a couple of photos and use one of the NWFFD Fireline 5K templates to share on social media and tag NIFC on social media and use #Fireline5K! Submit your virtual 5K photo to us so we can share on social media. Customize your 5K photos to post on social media by downloading the PowerPoint or the graphic #Fireline5K overlays below to customize your images and social media posts.
The new National Wildland Firefighter Day 5K postcard (front and back) and full page flyer are available to download and share.
It Takes All of Us
We appreciate the thousands of local, state, federal, or contract workers who fulfill a role in wildland fire response. Thank you for your service and dedication! #ItTakesAllOfUs
It Takes All of Us
National Wildland Firefighter Day Toolkit
NWFFD Toolkit PowerPoint has campaign instructions, ready-made and customizable graphics for social media, and downloadable virtual meeting backgrounds. Check it out.
Access and download graphics from 2022 and 2023
National Calendar Day highlights National Wildland Firefighter Day
Statement from President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day, 2023
Statement from President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day, 2022
Ready-to-post social media graphics and sample posts
- Download and share today! Be sure to tag our NIFC partners on social media.
Today we celebrate those that live by the values of duty, respect, and integrity. On National #WildlandFirefighterDay we thank every wildland firefighter, support staff, and contractor who work together to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources. #ItTakesAllOfUs
Here’s your reminder that on National #WildlandFirefighterDay, thank the wildland fire responder in your life for the service they provide to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources. #ItTakesAllOfUs
Today is National #WildlandFirefighterDay, we honor wildland firefighters, support staff, and contractors that serve the public across the country. #ItTakesAllOfUs
Today for National #WildlandFirefighterDay, we appreciate the thousands of local, state, federal, or contract workers who fulfill a role in wildland fire response. Thank you for your service and dedication! #ItTakesAllOfUs
National #WildlandFirefighterDay is July 2, but we appreciate you every day! For the firefighters and support personnel who work long hours and then rise up and do it day after day, we thank you for your service and dedication for protecting our communities and precious natural resources. #ItTakesAllOfUs
National #WildlandFirefighterDay is a time to show appreciation for the wildland firefighting community. Thanks to the dispatchers, map creators, IT specialists, equipment operators, radio technicians, prevention specialists, and everyone else who has a role in getting the job done! #ItTakesAllOfUs
July 2 is National #WildlandFirefighterDay. Thousands of responders unite in teams to suppress wildland fires each year. It takes many people with specialized skills and we show appreciation for all of them today. Whether you carry a Pulaski, radio, computer, headset, map, clipboard, or camera to work, we thank you for your service! #ItTakesAllOfUs
Custom Graphics
Would you like to add your photos to customize a graphic to post on social? Just download the graphics below and overlay them on your photos!
Instagram (first row) Posters (second row)
Virtual meeting backgrounds
Use these backgrounds on your next virtual meeting.
Videos
These short video clips highlight wildland firefighters and support personnel from federal, state, and local agencies across the country. Each pair of videos, both 30 seconds and 15 seconds, includes different photos from across the wildland fire community. Download the videos and share on social!
