National Wildland Firefighter Day
National Wildland Firefighter Day is observed every year on July 2nd to honor the dedicated men and women who risk their lives fighting wildfires across the United States. These individuals work in challenging, often dangerous conditions to protect communities, natural resources, and public lands from devastating fires. What is National Wildland Firefighter Day? National Wildland Firefighter Day is observed annually on July 2nd to recognize the hard work, bravery, and sacrifice of wildland firefighters and support personnel across the United States. These individuals play a vital role in protecting lives, property, and natural ecosystems from wildfires, which are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change, drought, and land use changes. Who Are Wildland Firefighters? Wildland firefighters differ from structural (urban) firefighters. They work primarily in natural landscapes—forests, grasslands, deserts, and rural areas. Their duties include: Suppres...