In Memorium — Grayback Forestry

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We Will Never Forget

We honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting life and land from wildfire. These brave individuals are in our hearts and minds every day; we work to ensure their memory never fades. 

(Kelley Cox/Post Independent)

(Kelley Cox/Post Independent)

HaymAn Fire | June 21, 2002

  • Bart Bailey
  • Jacob Martindale
  • Daniel Rama
  • Retha Shirley
  • Zach Zigich 
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Iron 44 | August 5, 2008

  • Shawn Blazer 
  • Scott Charlson
  • Matthew Hammer
  • Edrik Gomez
  • James Ramage 
  • Steven Renno 
  • Bryan Rich 
  • Roark Schwanenberg
  • David Steele
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Lost park Fire | July 19, 2017

  • Trenton Johnson
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Want to help injured or fallen firefighters? Visit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation to learn how. 

Mission: To be a good steward of our nation’s forests and to protect life and property from the risk of wildfire and other disasters through prevention, protection and risk management.