20 Years of Igniting Change: A Personal Journey in Rethinking Wildfire Management

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of FUSEE—Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology—we sat down with Timothy Ingalsbee, Executive Director of the nonprofit, to explore his personal journey from fighting wildfires to championing a transformative approach to fire management and science communication. Through his bold vision and two decades of environmental advocacy through nonprofit work, Timothy reflects on how FUSEE has redefined our relationship with fire in a changing climate and how his experiences continue to shape the path forward for a more sustainable future.

Timothy Ingalsbee investigating a burn scar of a large, fire resistant tree. Photo credit: Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE)