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USHotshots.com is a site dedicated to preserving the rich past and history of the Inter-agency Hotshot program and paying it forward in many ways. Through supporting the current US Hotshot regime while reiterating long standing traditions and preserving the history of the United States
Hotshot program through communicating and mentoring. By honoring the fallen and supporting families and friends of the fallen through assistance programs funded from members and fund raising through USHotshots.com. In being a vehicle of knowledge for all wildland fire fighting entities and a mechanism for providing oversight of existing and future programs.

The Hotshot community is heading to Solvang, California in 2027! 🔥We’re excited to announce that the U.S. Hotshots Assoc...
10/15/2026

The Hotshot community is heading to Solvang, California in 2027! 🔥

We’re excited to announce that the U.S. Hotshots Association Conference is returning February 25–28, 2027, and we’re looking forward to bringing our community together for another memorable event!

From reconnecting with old crewmates and sharing stories from years on the line to celebrating Hotshot history and building connections across generations, our conferences are about more than just gathering. They're about preserving the traditions, honoring the people, and strengthening the brotherhood that makes this community what it is.

Whether you're a current Hotshot, a former crew member, or someone who supports the Hotshot community, we hope you'll join us in beautiful Solvang, California!

📅 February 25–28, 2027
📍 Solvang, California

More details, including registration information, staff ride details, lodging, and the conference schedule, will be shared as they become available.

We can't wait to see familiar faces, meet new ones, and bring the Hotshot community together again!

Wolf Creek IHC - Repost from WOLF CREEK IHC•A look at this year’s second year belt buckle recipients.TheHotshotWakeUp: S...
10/13/2026

Wolf Creek IHC - Repost from WOLF CREEK IHC
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A look at this year’s second year belt buckle recipients.
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Think about the firefighters coming up behind you.The rookies starting their first season. The future Hotshots. The fire...
10/12/2026

Think about the firefighters coming up behind you.
The rookies starting their first season. The future Hotshots. The firefighters who will spend decades doing this work.

What if the experiences of today’s firefighters could help make their careers safer?

That’s one of the reasons the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer matters.

By enrolling, current and former firefighters can help researchers better understand cancer risk in the fire service and build the science needed to improve prevention and protections in the future.

Wildland firefighters are an important part of that picture, and we need our community represented.

It only takes about 5 minutes to register.

Your experience matters. Put it to work for the next generation.

In honor of Charlie “No Slack” Caldwell, his family is inviting the Hotshot community to join virtually for his gravesid...
10/07/2026

In honor of Charlie “No Slack” Caldwell, his family is inviting the Hotshot community to join virtually for his graveside service on Friday, October 9 at 1:00 PM Pacific.

Charlie specifically requested that his graveside service be limited to immediate family in person, but his family has graciously made a virtual option available for the many people whose lives he impacted throughout his legendary career.

Charlie founded the Redding Hotshots in 1967 and led the crew until 1985, helping shape generations of Hotshots and the culture of the community we know today. His influence reached far beyond his own crew, including mentoring 33 individuals who would go on to become Hotshot Superintendents.

We’re grateful to Charlie’s family for giving the greater Hotshot community an opportunity to come together, pay their respects, and honor his incredible legacy.

Friday, October 9, 2026
1:00 PM Pacific Time (3:00 PM Eastern)
Virtual via Zoom at link in bio

Rest easy, Charlie. Your stories, leadership, and legacy will continue to live on through the generations of Hotshots you helped shape.

VISTA GRANDE HOTSHOT - The Hotshot community is mourning the loss of one of our own.Reese Whitney, a third-generation Vi...
10/06/2026

VISTA GRANDE HOTSHOT - The Hotshot community is mourning the loss of one of our own.

Reese Whitney, a third-generation Vista Grande Hotshot, passed away on September 25 at just 21 years old.

Reese took great pride in protecting his community and working alongside his brothers in fire. His family describes him as a gentle giant with a heart of gold whose impact, dedication, and brotherhood will never be forgotten.

A fundraiser has been created to help Reese’s family with memorial and cemetery expenses as they lay him to rest.

Please consider supporting the Whitney family during this incredibly difficult time. Donate at the link in our bio.

Rest easy, Reese. We’ll take it from here.

Texas Canyon IHC - Repost from Joseph Pappilli•TC SPIKE
10/06/2026

Texas Canyon IHC - Repost from Joseph Pappilli
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TC SPIKE

Craig IHC - Repost from craighotshots•Thanks to Aaron and Iron Divide for making all this for us. Irondivide.com
10/01/2026

Craig IHC - Repost from craighotshots
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Thanks to Aaron and Iron Divide for making all this for us. Irondivide.com

Cherokee IHC - We closed out our western season with two back-to-back 14-day assignments on the Little Giant Fire.Across...
10/01/2026

Cherokee IHC - We closed out our western season with two back-to-back 14-day assignments on the Little Giant Fire.

Across 28 days, the assignments covered a full range of wildland fire operations ranging from prep and indirect line to direct line construction, firing, working alongside heavy equipment and adjoining resources, and completing rehab as operations transitioned.

A demanding finish to our western season and a fitting capstone to a long summer. We’ll head back to Region 8 for the remainder of the season and, after some well-earned downtime, be ready for the next assignments closer to home.

Midnight Sun IHC - Kato and Michelle have spent years showing up for Alaska’s wildland fire community. Right now, they c...
09/29/2026

Midnight Sun IHC - Kato and Michelle have spent years showing up for Alaska’s wildland fire community. Right now, they could use that same community behind them.

In just a short time, they’ve lost their home in the Mukluk Fire, experienced the loss of Michelle’s father, and are now facing Kato’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

There’s a GoFundMe in place to help ease some of the financial burden ahead. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing it with the wildland fire and Hotshot community.

Let’s show up for people who have spent their careers showing up for others.

Wyoming IHC - Repost from Wyoming Interagency Hotshots•Per tradition, the saw squad takes a squad photo every year. We’r...
09/24/2026

Wyoming IHC - Repost from Wyoming Interagency Hotshots
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Per tradition, the saw squad takes a squad photo every year. We’re doing better here than the crew as a whole. We still haven’t taken a crew picture yet. From left to right, sawboss Jake Lang, Dan Holter, Wyatt Gebhardt, Sage McGinnis, Nick Drobish, and Judah Garcia.

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Glennville, CA
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