Brandon Smith

Roles: Special Guest

Brandon Smith is the Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to Executive Leadership at FFRP. Through this role, Smith works closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to guide the organization’s strategic direction to maximize the impact and mission of FFRP. Smith grew up in Altadena, California and has a Bachelor of Arts in African American and Liberal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. While incarcerated later in life, Brandon was approached to join a Conservation (“Fire”) Camp. While initially reluctant to join, Brandon was ultimately convinced by the prospect of living and working closer to family and loved ones. Ultimately, Brandon was drawn to professional fire fighting after serving in a fire camp and feeling a sense of purpose and recognizing the opportunity to give back to the community. Brandon met his co-founder, Ramey, at the Bautista Adult Conservation Fire Camp in Riverside County.

2025 Program(s):
Firebreak