An annual celebration on July 2
Established in 2022, National Wildland Firefighter Day is an opportunity to honor wildland firefighters and fire support personnel, whose contributions to public safety and the safeguarding of natural resources are often unseen by the public.
National Wildland Firefighter Day is celebrated on July 2, chosen because it falls during the annual Week of Remembrance (June 30-July 6), when wildland firefighters review the lessons of fatality fires. Within that somber context, the national day is an important opportunity to appreciate those that continue to risk so much in the line of duty. It’s also when the busiest part of the fire year is typically ramping up, and wildland fire is front-of-mind for the American public.
Past National Wildland Firefighter Day events have included in-person and virtual Fireline 5Ks, representation at professional sporting events, proclamations by state officials, and more. Looking for ways to bring National Wildland Firefighter Day celebrations to your local community, or to celebrate with your family? It takes all of us!
- Share or complete the Junior Wildland Firefighter Activity Book.
- Engage and support on social media using customizable National Wildland Firefighter Day graphics and short video clips from employees (and again, submit your photos and videos!)
- Brush up on fire prevention best practices and encourage your coworkers and families to do the same.
- Create your own initiative – and share it!
History of National Wildland Firefighter Day
The inspiration for National Wildland Firefighter Day occurred on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in January of 2022, which got employees at the National Interagency Fire Center thinking about whether a similar day could be established to celebrate the wildland fire community.
Wildland fire directors across agencies elevated the proposal for the national day to their respective agency leadership, and the Fire Management Board, which represented national fire programs for federal agencies and partners, was briefed. The Fire Management Board officially proclaimed July 2, 2022 the first National Wildland Firefighter Day, and it was acknowledged and promoted broadly nationwide, including in a statement from the White House.
NWFFD Activity Book
Download the Junior Wildland Firefighter Activity Book. This edition focuses on fire science and explores the role of fire in nature, fire science, campfire safety and other activities. Once completed, email us at [email protected] to earn a National Wildland Firefighter Day sticker!
Fireline 5K
Take a look at our NIFC Flickr #Fireline5K and Virtual #Fireline5K albums. #ItTakesAllOfUs
2024 Fireline 5K
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.
National Calendar Day highlights National Wildland Firefighter Day
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 #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay 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 #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay, 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 #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay, we honor wildland firefighters, support staff, and contractors that serve the public across the country. #ItTakesAllOfUs
#NationalWildlandFirefighterDay 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
#NationalWildlandFirefighterDay 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 #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay. 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!
