WASHINGTON, D.C. — The demands of wildland firefighting can take a toll on the body, especially as the season wears on. If you’re feeling those daily aches and pains, it’s time to focus on your health and recovery. 

The Interior and Agriculture departments are hosting a monthly webinar series designed to support the wellbeing of wildland fire personnel, offering practical tips and resources to help you stay strong throughout the season. This month’s session will feature Dr. Kelly Starrett, doctor of physical therapy, CrossFit trainer and bestselling author of “Becoming a Supple Leopard,” “Ready to Run,” and “Built to Move.” Dr. Starrett will share his expertise on mobility, musculoskeletal self-care, and recovery strategies tailored for the wildland fire community. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to rehabilitate your body and maintain your strength, so you can continue doing what you do best. Whether you’re in the field or getting ready for your next assignment, this session is for you. Please submit specific questions for Dr. Starrett using the QR code in this flyer or the included graphic. 

• Mobility: Rehabbing and Maintaining

  • When: Sept. 4, 2024, 9 a.m. PT

  • Where: https://usfs.zoomgov.com/j/1604390560  

  • No registration required

Missed a Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program webinar? Catch the recorded sessions here.