Wildland Firefighter Foundation began with one woman who was so passionate about helping the injured and assisting the families of the fallen that she emptied her retirement fund. From this selfless act of generosity, the non-profit organization was born. Today Wildland Firefighter Foundation provides assistance to everyday, extraordinary heroes and their families who are as diverse as the lands they protect. They are federal, state and local firefighters, private sector firefighters, interface firefighters, and volunteers from rural communities and towns across the United States.