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Wildfire threatens the land that feeds America. Help equip rural firefighters today. Donate Now →
MERIWETHER FOUNDATION
help us fight the fires burning our food supply
Rural firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires threatening America's farmland, ranchland, livestock, homes, and rural communities. Many are answering the call without the equipment they need.
Your donation helps put critical wildfire response tools directly into the hands of rural fire departments.
Defending Rural America
THE THREAT IS GROWING
Wildfire Is Putting Productive Land at Risk.
Across the American West and rural communities nationwide, wildfire conditions are becoming more dangerous. Drought, dry grasslands, high winds, and declining snowpack are creating longer, more volatile fire seasons.
Each year, millions of acres burn. Farms, ranches, and the land that sustains America's food supply are increasingly in the path of the flames.
When productive land burns, the damage does not end when the smoke clears. Families lose pasture, fencing, livestock habitat, and years of hard work.
Millions of Acres Burned
Every year, wildfires damage land, infrastructure, and rural livelihoods across the United States.
Longer Fire Seasons
Drought, wind, and dry fuel loads are increasing pressure on rural responders with each passing year.
Food-Producing Land at Risk
America's farms and ranches are part of our food security — and they are increasingly exposed to wildfire.
WHO SHOWS UP WHEN IT BURNS?
In Rural America, the First Line of Defense Is Often a Neighbor.
When wildfire breaks out miles from the nearest city, help often comes from volunteer firefighters, local departments, ranchers, and farmers who know the land because they live on it.
They leave their families, jobs, and fields to protect their communities. They do it with courage. But too often, they fight modern wildfire conditions with aging equipment and limited supplies.
They are not just protecting property. They are protecting family legacy, rural livelihoods, and the future of American agriculture.
THE EQUIPMENT GAP
The Courage Is There. The Equipment Isn't Always There.
Rural fire departments are expected to cover vast areas with limited resources. Many operate with outdated gear, older trucks, limited wildfire tools, and small volunteer crews.
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Outdated or insufficient protective gear
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Limited access to modern wildfire tools
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Long response distances across rural terrain
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Aging trucks and scarce water-moving equipment
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Small volunteer crews covering thousands of acres
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Limited budgets stretched across growing needs
Wildland firefighting gear
Fireline hand tools
Protective equipment
Water-moving support
Department equipment assistance
Rapid response resources
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Choose Your Impact
Every donation helps equip the people standing between wildfire and the land that feeds America.
Firefighters Equipped
Helping rural responders fight safer and respond faster.
Departments Supported
Strengthening local fire response capacity across rural America.
Acres Protected
Defending farms, ranches, and productive land from wildfire.
Acres Protected
Defending farms, ranches, and productive land from wildfire.
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