Catch FFRP co-founders Royal Ramey and Brandon N. Smith on the big screen later this fall as they debut their new documentary: Firebreak. Following their journey as co-founders since 2021, Firebreak captures the grit, determination, and sacrifice it has required of Royal and Brandon to change lives, uplift communities, and protect our environment. Firebreak was directed and produced by Blue Chalk Media's Co-Creative Director, Kenzie Bruce. The documentary will be making its film festival debut this October at the Bend Film Festival. https://lnkd.in/g8VRQQWk
CEO of Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program | 2024 TED Fellow | 2023 Obama Leader | 2022 James Irvine Leadership Award I Breaking barriers in the fire service for underrepresented communities
I am very excited to share that our documentary, Firebreak (https://lnkd.in/gu-mypDC), has officially come to life. The film captures the highs, lows, and sheer determination it's taken for my co-founder Brandon N. Smith Smith and me to shape The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program into what it is today. This would not have been possible without the incredible team at Blue Chalk Media --thank you for your belief in our vision. And of course, we would be nothing without the hundreds of men and women who have come through our program and have gone on to successful careers making the world a safer place to live. It's been a privilege to be a part of this project and a real opportunity to reflect on my life and career, but also the future. Last week, I returned from a 14-day deployment battling a raging wildfire in the Pacific Northwest with 15 of our FFRP trainees. This is one of the worst wildfire seasons I've seen in my career. With the escalation of climate change and a historic workforce shortage in forestry and fire, our task is not going to get any easier. Firebreak shows what we're doing at FFRP to stem the tide and create the next generation of wildland firefighters. And we're always looking for more supporters. If you're interested in supporting our work to save lives and protect the environment, please consider making a donation or reaching out. https://lnkd.in/gT7mS7CP Firebreak will be making its film festival debut later in October at the Bend Film Festival. I will share more details when it's available to watch widely.