US Hotshot Association
The newly-formed U.S. HOTSHOTS ASSOCIATION is an organization with a specific mission: to support, promote, protect, and preserve all Hotshot Crews and Hotshot Crewmembers — current, former, and future. Dedicated to preserving the rich history of the U.S. Hotshot program, committed to mentorship, and intended to support of special and dire needs, the USHA has also formed with an intent to directly influence innovation and advancement across the major quarters of Wildland Fire culture, policy, and operations: Safety, Leadership, Suppression, and Management.

Originally conceptualized by a group of former Superintendents with deep roots in making the Interagency Hotshot Crew program what it is today, the U.S. HOTSHOTS ASSOCIATION is open for membership: current and former Hotshots, Fire Managers (both former Hotshots and otherwise), Friends and Family, Media, inquisitive laypersons — in short, any group or individual interested in learning, promoting, and supporting Hotshots through the stated mission of the USHA and its elected Board Members. All are welcome!

WE’RE GLAD YOU FOUND US. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.

"20 Out, 20 back"

Founding Members include: Dennis Baldridge | Bob Bennett | Dave Conklin | Mark “Supt” Linane | Greg “The General” Overacker | Stan “Bone” Stewart | John Thomas

Interested in Becoming a Member?
Help preserve our past and pay it forward by becoming a member today.
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Learn About the Association

Get to know the USHA Mission statement in-depth, read about the three pillars of the U.S. Hotshots Association, and check out the open invitation to our annual Hotshot Reunion.

Hotshotting

What is Hotshotting, and what does it mean to be a Hotshot? Featuring photo and video galleries, tips for aspiring Hotshots, our IHC Duty Station map, and resources on Hotshot history.

News and Events

Our Blog, featuring Annual USHA Meeting/Reunion information, announcements by the BOD, Interviews with current and former Hotshots, and essays by contributors.

Become a Member

Just $25- a year to help Preserve the Past and Pay it Forward. Join the USHA today!

Contact Us

Need advice? Looking for answers? Want to contribute beyond membership? Hoping a Superintendent has insight to the problem you’re working on? Please contact us here.

USHA Merchandise

We're excited to launch our first line of USHA clothing and merchandise.  Click here to check out our store (will open in a new browser window).

What is a Hotshot Crew?

Interagency Hotshot Crews are diverse, 20-person Type I handcrews (teams of wildland firefighters). Hotshots are required to meet specific physical fitness standards, training requirements, and maintain consistent operational procedures. Hotshot crews are used primarily as initial and extended attack national resources and travel throughout the country completing wildland fire suppression activities under a variety of conditions.
Meet our Board of Directors

Randy Skelton

President

Danny Breuklander

Board Member

Corey Correa

Board Member

Jimmie Rocha

Vice President

Dan Kleinman

Board Member

Marshall Brown

Secretary

Mike Alarid

Board Member

Bethany Hannah

Board Member

Brian Tai

Treasurer

Sara Sweeney

Board Member

Kyle Clendenen

Board Member
What is Hotshotting?
Check out what it takes to become a Hotshot.
Become a member of the U.S. Hotshot Association today:
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Contact the Association
Interested in helping out? Want to become a member but have a few questions? Contact us today.