An open letter:

The wildland fire community is built on tradition, resilience, and shared experiences. With Open Letter, we’re inviting you to share reflections on fire culture—a space to explore its challenges, growth, and personal impact.

Open Letter serves as a creative outlet for expressing the lived realities of fire culture through writing and imagery. Your thoughts can provide insight into the realities of this unique lifestyle, whether you reflect on camaraderie, leadership, mental health, or lessons learned on the line.