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National Wildland Firefighter Day

Date: July 2, 2025
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National Interagency Fire Center

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes July 2, 2025, as National Wildland Firefighter Day (NWFFD). Established in 2022, NWFFD honors the dedication of wildland firefighters and support personnel. This day falls within the 2025 Week of Remembrance (June 30 - July 6), providing an opportunity to renew our commitment to wildland firefighter safety while remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.

NWCG provides leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. NWCG standards and training establish common practices to contribute to safe, effective, and coordinated interagency wildland fire operations nationwide.

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Week of Remembrance

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Stress First Aid

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Stress First Aid in Wildland Fire

Wildland firefighters are often exposed to intense stressors at work and experience many personal life stressors. Stress First Aid (SFA) was originally designed to support military personnel but has been tailored to support additional occupations, including wildland firefighters. SFA can help you recognize how an abnormal amount of stress can show up differently in individuals and learn tools to help navigate back to your true selves.

Solar Farm Safety

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When Fire Impacts Solar Energy Farms

A photovoltaic (PV) energy system may be composed of ground- or roof-mounted solar panels, connected cables, transformers, electrical boxes, and batteries. While known for their environmental benefits as a source of renewable energy, the systems can pose a serious threat to firefighter safety when they fall in the path of wildland fires.

Replacing Haines Index and Lightning Activity Level

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Background

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Fire Weather Subcommittee (FWS) has recommended discontinuing the use of Haines Index (HI) and Lightning Activity Level (LAL) in fire weather forecasts and in NWCG training and curricula. A transition plan has been built to help firefighters understand what weather metrics to assess and how to brief all levels in the chain of command for the 2025 fire season.

Properly Refusing Risk – Turning Down an Aviation Assignment

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Turn Downs

A turn down is a situation where an individual has determined he or she cannot safely complete an assignment as given and is unable to negotiate an alternative solution. Every individual has the right and obligation to report circumstances, conditions, or actions that could jeopardize firefighter or public safety. When an individual feels an assignment is unsafe, they also have the option to identify safe alternatives for completing that assignment. Turning down an assignment is one possible outcome of managing risk. 

Mental Health

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Mental Health in Wildland Fire

Mental health is a key component to overall health, no different than physical health. Mental health issues can impact your ability to focus and make critical decisions on the fireline. They also impact overall quality of life. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) established the Mental Health Subcommittee to help firefighters and fire managers better recognize hazards to mental health and wellness, implement preventative strategies, and promote resources available to firefighters.

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