Wildland firefighter holding STIHL chainsaw

Braving the Heat

One small spark can ignite a wildfire. When the flames surge, the only thing standing between devastation and control are the brave men and women that take up arms and respond to the call for help. Wildland firefighting is an act of embracing chaos. There’s no time to overthink, no space for hesitation. It’s a job that demands absolute focus, endurance, and trust. Trust in your own resilience, trust in your training, and trust that when the moment comes, everything from the tools in your hand to the crewmates beside you will work together to hold the line.

Wildland firefighters in burning forest with STIHL tools

For the Brave

It’s grueling work with long hours and unforgiving conditions, but there’s a reason firefighters come back season after season. It’s the bond, the camaraderie forged through shared hardship, the unspoken understanding that each person is watching the  other’s back. For firefighters, dependability isn’t optional—it’s survival. That’s why wildland firefighters don’t just use STIHL tools for the name, they use them for the proven performance and reliability they need in those moments when every second counts.

Essential Wildland Gear

Knolling image of essential wildland firefighter gear including STIHL MS 362 C-M chainsaw

Made for You

Wildland firefighter Darrell Sales walks with team through field

WE WERE MADE FOR THIS

Behind every job well done is a story of grit, skill, and determination—meet the people who rely on STIHL every day to tackle the toughest tasks. Visit the pages below to explore their story and the products they rely on.