The California Wildland Firefighter Memorial (CWFM)
CWFM
This is a tribute to firefighters that have paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting wildland fires in the State of California.
CONCEPTION
This came about in 1995 when a group of retirees, fire survivors, CAL FIRE, and USDA Forest Service sought to repair and replace missing markers from the Decker Fire of 1959. This fire killed 6 firefighters within the Santa Ana Mountains above Lake Elsinore.
LOCATION
This Memorial is located along its dedicated highway, the Ortega Highway between Elsinore and San Juan Capistrano. A Forest Service picnic area is adjacent to the Memorial, where Highway 74 and the South Main Divide Road intersect.
Remembering California's Fallen Wildland Firefighters
Get Involved To Help CWFM
The California Wildland Firefighter Memorial has been in existence for 7 years built entirely with contributions. Its sole purpose is to honor anyone who perished fighting wild land fires in California, regardless of agency or position.
Now that it is established, there is a great need for maintenance funding and we are asking for your assistance!
Donate!
We are actively seeking donations to create an endowment to perpetuate the Memorial. This includes upkeep, repairs, updating the names on the wall and engraving the Maltese Cross bricks in memoriam.
Please check our web page or telephone us for more information!
Please help us to see this important Memorial continue. You may make contributions through Pay-Pal or by simply mailing a check to the P.O. Box listed above. There is no minimum amount required. Remember all donations are tax deductible.