Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

Join us for a powerful conversation with the families of our fallen and the Family Liaisons who walk beside them. We explore how Local 2881 shows up, supports, and stands with our members and their loved ones during the most difficult moments.

Join us for a conversation led by State Supervisor Director Jeremy Salizzoni about the men and women who serve our country and protect our state — and what we can do to better support them. This episode dives into the realities of military leave, the challenges our members face, and the responsibility we share in taking care of those who step up twice.

In this episode, we sit down with ESS for an open conversation about the mental health challenges our members face, and the support systems built to carry them through. From peer support and counseling resources to crisis response and long-term wellness tools, ESS breaks down what’s available, how to access it, and why no firefighter should ever feel alone in this work.

Taking care of our own is more than a promise, it's part of who we are. In this episode, the Honor Guard and Family Liaisons share how they show up for families during their hardest moments with compassion, dignity, and unwavering solidarity.

What does real, sustainable firefighter health look like? This episode explores how Hundred Health is partnering with CAL FIRE Local 2881 to build a healthier future for California's firefighters.

CAL FIRE Director Joe Tyler and Local 2881 President Tim Edwards sit down for a candid conversation about partnership, progress, and the future of CAL FIRE. 

Join us for a conversation with L2881 President and State Rank & File as we dive into the contract and recent legislation impacting our members.

In this episode, we sit down with the team behind Ready Rebound to discuss how they are transforming recovery for first responders who are injured on the job. Ready Rebound is accelerating access to care and improving outcomes for first responders and is an added benefit to all CAL FIRE firefighters.

In this episode, we explore how union mentorship builds up the next generation of leaders, fosters solidarity, and strengthens our collective voice.

We're back with two more Local 2881 members, both from District X, who are stepping up in the Advanced Leadership Class. In this episode, we talk more about why active participation is essential in the fight for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.