Wildland Firefighter Foundation on Huffington Post

The Huffington Post has an article about the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, including a photo of Vicki Minor. Check it out, but here is how it begins:

It’s the ultimate cycle of giving. Vicki Minor has dedicated herself to supporting injured firefighters who make an incomparable sacrifice, along with families of the fallen. She offers support and help going after survivor benefits through her Idaho-based nonprofit Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

Minor, a CNN Hero, tells the story of a woman who became disconsolate, barely able to get out of bed to care for her three kids and a newborn after her husband died in a fire. She became even more grief-stricken with money woes when she was initially denied survivor benefits.

The WFF is a great organization that provides valuable services to firefighters and their families when they are injured or killed on the job. They do a lot more than fight for benefits for contract firefighters, as it was described in the Huffington Post article.

This is from the WFF web site:

When things go bad, it’s often out of the public view. There are no cameras rolling. Little information is to be had. Not much on the news. There are few resources to help our community but us, especially in the early hours and days. It’s then we’re here to begin to help family or firefighter solve the logistical problems they face. Tangible and informational support comes first, plus emotional support. Support is matched with need. We may arrange transportation, lodging, provide living expenses, pay bills that the breadwinner will not be able to pay. Sometimes we gather information to answer questions about insurance. Often a hug is needed most or just a good listener. Each case is different but all need to know they are not alone. Browse our website to read about the services offered to our families of the fallen.

Consider joining the 52 Club by donating $52, representing a dollar for every week in the year.
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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.