The Fire Practitioners, 2026, was created by FUSEE to uplift diverse voices in the wildland firefighter industry and Oregon communities. The film covers the steps of burning: preparing, burning, and regrowth as we follow organizations, community partners, and individuals across the state working to do the vital work of introducing more fire to the land in these fire-adapted landscapes.
The film will last approximately 15 minutes followed by a Q&A with FUSEE and partners featured in the film:
Sarah Altemus-Pope, Executive Director, Southern Willamette Forest Collaborative
Belinda Brown, Tribal Partnerships Director, Lomakatsi Restoration Project
Tom Greco, Communications Director, Lomakatsi Restoration Project
Scott Polhamus, Operations Director, Willamette Ignitions Network
Tim Ingalsbee, Executive Director, FUSEE
FUSEE would like to thank our video editor Michael Buisan, animator Myles Goldstein, and all the incredible partners involved in filming, preparing, and sharing these vital stories for public education in these vital times.