FireUp: Well-Being for Firefighters
45-minute live session with Anne Martin, Integrative Trauma Coach
Wildland firefighting asks everything of you. It’s not just giving up your summer anymore, it’s also your fall and spring. That’s a long time to be disconnected from partners, family, and friends, while carrying the micro-and-macro traumas sustained on the job. And when the season ends, a new fight begins – one that occurs internally.
With the loss of structure and camaraderie, many wildland firefighters struggle to find purpose and maintain a strong sense of self. This session helps you restore balance so you can stay grounded through the off-season without sacrificing your mental and physical health.
Anne combines evidence-based stress recovery practices with her firsthand fireline experience to give you practical tools you can carry into downtime, transitions, and the next season ahead—supporting your resilience both on and off the line.
Hakiym Letter Writing Event
Hakiym Letter Writing Event
Thursday, March 5th 5:30-7:30PM at Hodgepodge
158 E 14th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Eugene friends, join FUSEE and the Willamette Valley Abolition Project for a powerful (and free!) night of community and action!
We’re coming together to support Hakiym, a wrongfully incarcerated Black firefighter who was imprisoned for defending himself against a racist attack by a coworker.
Learn about his case, write him a letter, and remind him that his community is still fighting for his freedom.
All materials provided. Come enjoy the cozy ambiance, food, and drinks at Hodgepodge while taking meaningful action.
Learn more about Hakiym: hakiymshair.com
Can't come to the event? You can still write him a letter! Check out this document for more info: https://tinyurl.com/SupportHakiym
Public Interest Environmental Law Conference
Come see FUSEE at our table in the exhibit hall and at our two panels at Land Air Water’s 44th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC)
1515 Agate St, Eugene, Oregon 97403
Thursday-Sunday, March 12th through March 15th, 2026.
PNWFCA PIELC Party
PIELC Party at Claim 52 Brewing
March 14th, 7-11pm
Live music, prizes, games, and more!
A benefit for PNW Forest Climate Alliance
Suggested donation $15-30
Willamette Ignition Network Class: LCC Basic: S-130, S-190, L-180
Firefighter Training, S-130, is required training for qualification as a Firefighter 2 (FFT2) under the Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1.
S-190 This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations.
L-180 "Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service" exposes students to human performance concepts as part of basic wildland firefighter training.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
This course builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior but provides more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. The course is designed for personnel desiring to be qualified as any single resource boss or fire effects monitor (FEMO).
Willamette Ignition Network Class: S-131: Firefighter Type 1
S-131, Firefighter Type 1 is designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and/or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). Topics include operational leadership, communications, LCES, and tactical decision-making.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: S-212: Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Wildland Fire Chainsaws, S-212, is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. The course lessons provide introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chainsaw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher
The intent of RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) is to focus line-going personnel on operations and decision-making issues related to fireline safety in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: S-219: Firing Operations
Introduces the roles and responsibilities of a firing boss (FIRB) and outlines duties of other personnel who may engage firing operations. Discusses and illustrates common firing devices and techniques. Although comprehensive in nature, the course work is not a substitute for the dynamic fire environment. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certified course requiring Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification for certification.
Willamette Ignition Network Class: S-219: Oregon Certified Burn Manager (CBM)
The Oregon Department of Forestry's Certified Burn Manager (CBM) program provides formal training and certification of individuals in the safe and effective use of prescribed fire within the state of Oregon. This program provides limited civil liability protection when certified individuals follow program criteria. The CBM program is for: private individuals, landowners, contractors, firefighters, students, and anyone interested in conducting prescribed burns.
11th Annual Association for Fire Ecology Fire Congress
Join Us in New Orleans for the 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress!
The 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from December 2-6, 2025. This event will include workshops, field trips, and 3 full days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities.
Wildland Firefighter Meetup
We are hosting our first post-fire season meetup at PLAY in Eugene!
Come hang with FUSEE and current, past, and interested firefighters in the area and help us build a network of community and mutual support. There will be a chance to win FUSEE merch!
PLAY is generously donating $1 per draft beer sold during the event to FUSEE. Non-alcoholic beverages available along with a variety of food trucks.
Fall Fire Festival & Fundraiser
FUSEE’s Fall Fire Festival & Fundraiser will feature live music, silent auction, and food and drinks for sale. More details and ticket sales coming soon…
PNW Forest Climate Alliance Member Meeting
Join the PNW Forest Climate Alliance at the All Member Meeting in October to grow alongside us!
Date/time: October 8, 11:00 - 12:30pm PST
Join zoom call here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89828557208?pwd=dTQ0VzVjM0x2L0FiYjdiaU1INkxKZz09
Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
This gathering brings together fireline workers, researchers, public health professionals, and policy leaders working on the frontlines of the smoke crisis.
Deep Roots Camp: Forest Climate Convergence
This year’s Deep Roots convergence will bring forest, climate, and social justice activists together to strengthen connections, share tools, and mobilize a strong grassroots resistance to the Trump Administration’s industry-backed assault on public lands, forests, climate, and communities.
Sun Day Eugene
350 Eugene and Third Act Oregon are co-hosting an important event with allies on Sunday, September 21st – a national day of action to accelerate the unstoppable solar revolution. We’ve planned an afternoon of music, teach-ins, interactive displays, tabling, children’s activities and music with resources and fun for all.
FireUp Wellness Wednesday Workshop
Wellness Wednesday Workshops
Over the next six months, FireUp well-being coach Anne Martin will lead 45-minute monthly workshops designed to help you stay grounded, connected, and thriving—no matter what fire season brings.
Each workshop is crafted with your specific wellness needs and career stage in mind, drawing on Anne’s firsthand experience as a former wildland firefighter and performance coach.
Fire Ecology Hike
Register now for this free guided hike, led by FUSEE volunteers Ash and Sierra, will follow the French Pete Trail through the landscape of the 2018 Terwilliger Fire. Ash and Sierra will facilitate a nature journaling activity during the hike to tap into your creativity and enhance your appreciation of the scenery. We will highlight the capacity for regrowth by visiting a mixed-severity burned forest - the famous French Pete old growth trail to the Three Sisters Wilderness - that is 7 years into its post-fire recovery. Additionally, we will discuss plant adaptations to fire and traditional Indigenous fire stewardship. The hike leader's goal is to broaden the group's connection to fire and demonstrate its value as an ecological catalyst for change and regrowth.
This hike is moderate in difficulty, with mild hazards like uneven/rocky terrain, narrow trail, steep slopes, and pokey plants. The hike is approximately 4.5 miles total distance. Children age 12+ are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Well-behaved dogs welcome.
Bring: Lots of water, snacks/lunch, journal/pen and paper, close toed shoes (recommended)
Price: FREE! We will happily accept any donation which we will use to continue to fund this vital fire education work.
Register now to reserve your spot, limited to 20 total participants!
Southeast Neighbors Annual Picnic
Find FUSEE tabling at the Southeast Neighbors Annual Picnic
In addition to community tabling there will be food carts, live music, silent auction, and family friendly activities.
Oregon Certified Burn Manager Program
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching the Oregon Certified Burn Manager (CBM) program
Prescribed Fire Field Workshop at Native Oaks Ridge
Join the landowners, neighbors, and South Willamette PBA coordinators here west of Junction City for an evening walk to view the 1- and 2-acre burn units in meadow habitats. You’ll have the opportunity to share food and make connections in advance of the burn. The goals of this burn are two-fold, to improve the meadow habitats and begin again the practice of regular burning to reduce wildfire risk near structures and rural infrastructure in the wildland urban interface. We’ll talk about what’s planned and how the community can be involved.
Wildland Firefighter Meetup
THEME: STORIES FROM THE FIRELINE
Wednesday, August 27th | 6:30-8:30pm
Oakshire, 207 Madison St, Eugene, OR 97402
We’d love to hear what this fire season has brought so far. Come join this special edition meetup with an open mic style event where we will share stories, discuss issues, and foster connections.
Oakshire offers a variety of food carts and beverage options, including gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and non-alcoholic.
Art & Mindfulness Fire Ecology Hike
Join FUSEE for a family-friend fire ecology hike at HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. This hike will include a guided walk through a burned area where we will learn all about forest management, and will include an art + mindfulness activity for the whole family!
Pets are not allowed at this location.
We will meet in Eugene to carpool before for those coming from Eugene.
Optional group swimming at Lookout Campground after the hike ends at 3:00pm
FireUp Wellness Wednesday - How to Support People around You
FireUp well-being coach Anne Martin will lead a series of inspiring bi-monthly Wellness Wednesday workshops to help us stay grounded, connected, and thriving—no matter what the season brings.
July 2 – How to Build a Community of People That Support You
July 16 – How to Support People Around You
Whether you join the workshops or engage with the live feed posts on the community platform, this is your invitation to reset, reflect, and reconnect.
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other this season.
Oregon Country Fair
Fairgoers: come check out FUSEE’s booth during your fair experience!
Plant Adaptations to Fire Ecology Guided Hike
This free guided hike, led by FUSEE volunteer Logan Keister, will explore how plants along the McKenzie River adapt after fire. This hike will follow the McKenzie River near Deer Creek through the 2021 Knoll Fire burn area in the Willamette National Forest where participants can observe a post-fire ecosystem where native plants have a chance to thrive, post-fire features such as snags and hollowed wood offer animal and bird habitats, and listen to the serene sounds offered by the river.
FireUp Wellness Wednesday - How to Build a Community of People That Support You
FireUp well-being coach Anne Martin will lead a series of inspiring bi-monthly Wellness Wednesday workshops to help us stay grounded, connected, and thriving—no matter what the season brings.
July 2 – How to Build a Community of People That Support You
July 16 – How to Support People Around You
Whether you join the workshops or engage with the live feed posts on the community platform, this is your invitation to reset, reflect, and reconnect.
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other this season.
Fire Ecology & Native Plant Hike in Portland
Bark and FUSEE (Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology) are teaming up for a fire ecology hike!
Join fire ecology expert Dr. Tim Ingalsbee (FUSEE) and Jordan Latter (Bark) for a guided hike through the Mt. Hood National Forest in an area affected by the 2020 Riverside Fire. Together, we’ll explore how fire shapes forest ecosystems and how native plants respond and recover after wildfire.
FireUp Wellness Wednesday - Bringing Mindfulness Practices to Work
FireUp well-being coach Anne Martin will lead a series of inspiring bi-monthly Wellness Wednesday workshops to help us stay grounded, connected, and thriving—no matter what the season brings.
June 4 – How to Deal With Disappointment
June 18– Bringing Mindfulness Practices to Work
July 2 – How to Build a Community of People That Support You
July 16 – How to Support People Around You
Whether you join the workshops or engage with the live feed posts on the community platform, this is your invitation to reset, reflect, and reconnect.
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other this season.
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching RT130 - Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Wildland Firefighter Meetup
FUSEE is hosting another wildland firefighter meetup at Oakshire in Eugene.
Come connect with other current, past, and interested firefighters in the area and get updates on FUSEE’s current work.
Oakshire offers a variety of food carts and beverage options, including gluten free, vegan, and non-alcoholic.
Wildland Fire Behavior
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching S290 - Wildland Fire Behavior
Masculinity Redefined: Being a Male Ally on the Fireline
Join us on June 8 from 5:00–7:00pm (PST) on Zoom for a dynamic webinar: Masculinity Redefined: Being a Male Ally on the Fireline. This interactive session will explore how male allies can help build healthier, more inclusive fire crews by creating positive relationships with themselves and their crews, speaking up, standing strong, and intervening when needed. You'll hear from experienced fire leaders and strong advocates as they share personal stories and practical tools to challenge harmful norms and model values-based leadership.
Featuring:
Ben Strahan- Superintendent of the Eldorado Hotshots and firefighter wellness leader and coach
Evan Sterling- Bureau of Land Management Fire Medic, Firefighter Wellness Retreat peer leader and meditation teacher
Kyle Trefny- FireGeneration Collaborative Co-founder and BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ firefighter ally and advocate
Got a question you’d like our panelists to answer? Submit your questions here to be included in our panel discussion.
Register now as space is limited!
Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching S212 - Wildland Fire Chainsaws
FireUp Wellness Wednesday - How to Deal With Disappointment
FireUp well-being coach Anne Martin will lead a series of inspiring bi-monthly Wellness Wednesday workshops to help us stay grounded, connected, and thriving—no matter what the season brings.
May 7 – How to Build a Life You Love
May 21 – Find Out What You Really Want
June 4 – How to Deal With Disappointment
June 18– Bringing Mindfulness Practices to Work
July 2 – How to Build a Community of People That Support You
July 16 – How to Support People Around You
Whether you join the workshops or engage with the live feed posts on the community platform, this is your invitation to reset, reflect, and reconnect.
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other this season.
Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching RT-130: Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
Single Resource Boss (Crew/Eng/HEQB)
Willamette Ignitions Network is teaching S-230: Single Resource Boss (Crew/Eng/HEQB)