HEALTH-FOCUSED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, GRANTS, AND PROGRAMS
Presented By: Justin DeMoss, M.S. CSCS
our pillars for success
preventative support
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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
education & advocacy
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
recreational therapy
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
personal development
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Board Of Directors
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Justin DeMoss, M.S. CSCS
Director of Operations
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Jason Leeper
Director of Communications
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Al Laurent
Director of Logistics
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Taylor Kelliher
Director of Development
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Ben Strahan
Board Advisor
El Dorado Interagency Hotshots
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Bruce Wilson
Board Advisor
Alta Interagency Hotshots
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Brent Ruby, Ph.D
Board Advisor
University of Montana
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Amanda Marsh
Board Advisor
Eric Marsh Foundation
OUR PROGRAMS:
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WILDLAND ADVENTURE RESILIENCY PROGRAM
After the grueling demands of fire season, WARP provides therapeutic, adventure-based retreats designed to help these heroes recharge, heal, and reconnect with the landscapes that inspire them.
After the grueling demands of fire season, WARP provides therapeutic, adventure-based retreats designed to help these heroes recharge, heal, and reconnect with the landscapes that inspire them.
After the grueling demands of fire season, WARP provides therapeutic, adventure-based retreats designed to help these heroes recharge, heal, and reconnect with the landscapes that inspire them.
What Makes WARP Unique?
WARP blends adventure with wellness in ways that are truly meaningful. Participants can explore activities tailored specifically to their needs, such as:
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Guided trips that combine environmental stewardship with self-reflection and group bonding.
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Ocean-based sessions to release stress and find balance, in partnership with surf therapists and mental health professionals.
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Powerful interactions with horses that foster trust, awareness, and healing.
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Guided rock climbing trips that allow for self-reflection, confidence building, and community.
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Fly Fishing Retreats for Wildland Firefighters: Finding Solitude and Mindfulness
Together, we ensure that each retreat offers unparalleled support and understanding for those we serve.
WARP Partners:
Our programs
Our initiatives focus on supporting the health, mental wellness, and personal growth of wildland firefighters (WLFFs).
We celebrate leadership and resilience with awards, host events to foster community and camaraderie, and create evidence-based social media content to promote fitness, mental health, and recovery.
Additionally, we advocate for WLFF well-being through education and raising public awareness about their unique challenges.
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Wildland Adventure Resiliency Program
After the grueling demands of fire season, WARP provides therapeutic, adventure-based retreats designed to help these heroes recharge, heal, and reconnect with the landscapes that inspire them.
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The Recharge Fund, part of the Personal Development Program (PDP), provides targeted financial assistance to wildland firefighters seeking opportunities to restore, recharge, and build long-term resilience.
Through a curated network of retreats and practitioners, the fund helps cover costs such as program admission and travel for somatic, mindfulness, and alternative medicine retreats. By removing financial barriers to these transformative experiences, the Recharge Fund empowers firefighters to recover from stress and burnout, develop sustainable self-care practices, and return to their work and lives with greater clarity, strength, and balance.
This program is currently under development and has an approved initial budget of $10,000.
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We've created interactive maps to connect you with health and wellness professionals who understand the unique challenges you face—whether they specialize in mental health, physical recovery, or have firsthand experience as wildland firefighters themselves.
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"6 Minutes for Health" is a daily wellness initiative designed by firefighters, for firefighters. Inspired by the safety briefings already standard in wildland firefighting, this program expands the conversation to address the full spectrum of health challenges faced by wildland firefighters.
This project is currently under development in collaboration with The Montrose Lab, hosted at Colorado State University.
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The Wildland Fire Virtual Wellness Summit 2025 brought wildland firefighters together online from February 24 to March 1 for a series of daily sessions with experts on nutrition, mental health, resilience, and more. This event prioritized well-being and offered tools to help attendees thrive personally and professionally.
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PAST EVENTS
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YOGA IN THE PARK
PACIFIC BEACH, CALIFORNIA | MAY 24TH, 2026
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COMMUNITY & MEMORIAL DAY
PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON | MAY 22, 2026
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WILDFIRE SOCIAL
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA | APRIL 28TH, 2026
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MIKE HESS HELPS HOTSHOT WELLNESS
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 21ST, 2026
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WARP: SNOWSPORTS
SUN VALLEY, ID | JANUARY 25-30, 2026
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Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO | OCTOBER 15-16, 2025
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SPRING SEND-OFF
MT. HOOD MEADOWS, OREGON | APRIL 26TH, 2025
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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER MEETUP
PORTLAND, OREGON | MARCH 6TH, 2025
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WARP: SURF THERAPY
MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA | MARCH 12TH, 2025
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YOGA IN THE PARK
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | MARCH 9TH, 2025
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YOGA IN THE PARK
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 16TH, 2025
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WARP: OCEANSPORTS
MANATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA | FEBRUARY 22ND, 2025
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WILDLAND FIRE WELLNESS SUMMIT
VIRTUAL | FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 1, 2025
events
we’ve held
Our initiatives focus on supporting the health, mental wellness, and personal growth of wildland firefighters (WLFFs).
We celebrate leadership and resilience with awards, host events to foster community and camaraderie, and create evidence-based social media content to promote fitness, mental health, and recovery.
Additionally, we advocate for WLFF well-being through education and raising public awareness about their unique challenges.
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Wildland Adventure Resiliency Program
After the grueling demands of fire season, WARP provides therapeutic, adventure-based retreats designed to help these heroes recharge, heal, and reconnect with the landscapes that inspire them.
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The Recharge Fund, part of the Personal Development Program (PDP), provides targeted financial assistance to wildland firefighters seeking opportunities to restore, recharge, and build long-term resilience.
Through a curated network of retreats and practitioners, the fund helps cover costs such as program admission and travel for somatic, mindfulness, and alternative medicine retreats. By removing financial barriers to these transformative experiences, the Recharge Fund empowers firefighters to recover from stress and burnout, develop sustainable self-care practices, and return to their work and lives with greater clarity, strength, and balance.
This program is currently under development and has an approved initial budget of $10,000.
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We've created interactive maps to connect you with health and wellness professionals who understand the unique challenges you face—whether they specialize in mental health, physical recovery, or have firsthand experience as wildland firefighters themselves.
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"6 Minutes for Health" is a daily wellness initiative designed by firefighters, for firefighters. Inspired by the safety briefings already standard in wildland firefighting, this program expands the conversation to address the full spectrum of health challenges faced by wildland firefighters.
This project is currently under development in collaboration with The Montrose Lab, hosted at Colorado State University.
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The Wildland Fire Virtual Wellness Summit 2025 brought wildland firefighters together online from February 24 to March 1 for a series of daily sessions with experts on nutrition, mental health, resilience, and more. This event prioritized well-being and offered tools to help attendees thrive personally and professionally.
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Our Partners
