National Wildland Firefighter Day

2024 Fireline 5K

Come one, come all, to run, jog, or walk in the inaugural National Wildland Firefighter Day Fireline 5K!

This event recognizes the dedication of wildland firefighters, including federal, state, local, Tribal, military, rural, contract, 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.

Join the wildland fire community, on June 2, 2024, for this FREE event and enjoy the 3.1-mile course along the scenic Boise Greenbelt from Ann Morrison Park to the Broadway Bridge in Boise, Idaho!

Can’t make the event?

So, you want to participate but can’t make the event. 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.

 

Fireline 5K Postcard

The new National Wildland Firefighter Day 5K postcard (front and back) and full page flyer are available to download and share. 

 

Customize your 5K photos to post on social media

Download the PowerPoint and the graphic overlays below to customize your images and social media posts.

 

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 

Visit our National Wildland Firefighter Day album on Flickr

History of Wildland Firefighting by Lincoln Bramwell

Ready-to-post social media graphics and sample posts

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 

Social Media Post 4

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

Post 7

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 

Social Media Post 6

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!

Social media banners

Join us in updating your Facebook and Twitter banner images! 

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!

Video 1 - 30 seconds

Video 3 - 30 seconds

Video 1 - 15 seconds

Video 3 - 20 seconds

Video 2 - 30 seconds

Video 4 - 30 seconds

Video 2 - 15 seconds

Video 4 - 20 seconds