Chief Vicki Christiansen, USDA Forest Service

Employees representing fire operations, leadership, research and wildfire support operations are invited to engage in a conversation at a town hall with Secretary Vilsack and Chief Christiansen. This meeting is intended to be a focused and intimate dialogue with employees from the wildland fire community across the agency; however, all employees are invited. There is a limit of 10,000 participants.

Chief Christiansen will welcome wildland fire employees, speaking to the risks and leader’s intent for the fire year. Secretary Vilsack will share his leader’s intent on a variety of issue that include extended fire seasons, fire and climate change, wildfire response during COVID-19, and an inclusive workplace environment that focuses on employee safety and well-being. Employees will have an opportunity to share their fire experiences with the Secretary and ask questions. 

This is a Zoom meeting. ASL interpreters will be provided for this event.

Town hall Zoom link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603516481