U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands.

Possessing, igniting, discharging or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forests and grasslands.

Today marks the beginning of the Week of Remembrance—a time to honor the wildland firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and to reflect on the lessons their stories continue to teach us.

This year's Week of Remembrance focuses on serious incidents from the 2016 fire season, encouraging all of us to learn from the past while recognizing the lasting impact these events have had on our wildland fire community.

As we begin this week of reflection, our hearts are especially heavy following the tragic loss of three wildland firefighters this weekend during initial attack operations on the Knowles Fire. We mourn alongside their families, friends, crewmates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.

Today is also observed in honor of the 15 firefighters lost during the 2016 fire season and in lasting remembrance of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, whose sacrifice on June 30, 2013, will never be forgotten.

We invite you to join us and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group throughout the week as we remember those we've lost, reflect on the lessons learned, and recommit ourselves to looking out for one another.

Learn more: https://www.nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-remembrance/2026-week-of-remembrance