When the Job Starts Consuming You

If you’re part of CAL FIRE, you know the meaning of sacrifice:
✅ Long, intense wildfire deployments
✅ Back-to-back seasons with little recovery time
✅ Emotional strain from destruction, injury, and loss
✅ Constant pressure to stay strong and keep pushing

But over time, you may feel:

Physically and emotionally exhausted
Detached from the work or your team
Irritable, angry, or withdrawn
Questioning whether you can keep doing this

This is burnout — and you’re not alone.

Why CAL FIRE Members Avoid Seeking Help

✅ Fear of stigma within the crew or leadership
✅ Worry about insurance papertrails or career risks
✅ Concern that department-based resources aren’t fully private
✅ Difficulty finding therapists who understand wildland fire culture

At Cerevity, we offer confidential, private-pay therapy designed specifically for CAL FIRE professionals — no insurance involvement, no department oversight, just expert, discreet care.

How Cerevity Supports CAL FIRE Members

✅ Private-pay, HIPAA-compliant therapy — stays fully off insurance and employer records
✅ Secure virtual sessions — accessible from home, deployment lodgings, or any private space
✅ Firefighter-specialized clinicians — therapists experienced in burnout, trauma, and the wildland fire environment
✅ Flexible scheduling — designed to work around your assignments and unpredictable demands

What Therapy Helps You Rebuild

Emotional resilience and stress tolerance
Energy and focus, on and off the job
Personal relationships and connection
Long-term health and career sustainability

FAQs for CAL FIRE Crews

Will my employer know I’m getting therapy?

No. Private-pay therapy keeps your care completely confidential and separate from any employer or insurance system.

Is virtual therapy effective for burnout recovery?

Yes. Virtual therapy is proven effective for addressing stress, burnout, and trauma, especially when led by experienced specialists.

How fast can I get help?

Most CAL FIRE members can schedule their first confidential appointment within a few days.

You Fight the State’s Biggest Fires — Let Us Help Fight for Your Well-Being

You give everything to protect California. Let us help you protect yourself.

👉 Book your private virtual therapy session today: https://cerevity.com/get-started

Confidential, expert burnout recovery — built for CAL FIRE.

Author: Jessica M. Rivera, LMFT
Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at CEREVITY, with over 12 years of experience supporting California wildland firefighters and first responders. She is passionate about helping CAL FIRE crews rebuild resilience and reclaim balance.