A new sign on Montana’s West Fork Road near the Teton Pass Ski Area now commemorates the “forgotten five” U.S. Forest Service firefighters who lost their lives battling the 1931 Waldron Creek Fire. The memorial stands as a long-overdue tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

West Virginia recently honored fallen firefighters from Fayette, McDowell, and Berkeley counties at a state monument in Beckley. Colleagues and government officials gathered to recognize their sacrifices and express gratitude for their service. This solemn commemoration reaffirmed the importance of firefighting in safeguarding communities across the state.