What is the Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Association?
Former and current members of the camp staff of Fire Mountain Scout Reservation formed the Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Association in 2001. The purpose of the Association (FMSAA) is to promote Fire Mountain Scout Camp, and to preserve its history and traditions. The Association is a great way to stay in contact with old camp staff buddies, stay up-to-date with the happenings of camp, and continue to support the camp that has played a part of the character development of thousands of young people of the Pacific Northwest for over 3 decades.
How can I join?
Membership in the Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Association is open to anyone who has ever served as a full-time camp staff member at Fire Mountain. Membership is also granted to individuals who have served as Volunteer Staff, Cub Staff, and SIT/CIT Volunteers. For more information on membership standards please read the Charter
Simply submit this Registration Form
What has the Alumni Association done so far?
The Fire Mountain Staff Alumni Association was created in 2001 to preserve the traditions of the Fire Mountain Camp Staff. Our membership is small, but we have already accomplished so much.
In 2001, the association raised funds to provide Fire Mountain with Frost-Free Yard Hydrants for all campsites and outdoor areas around camp. This will aid in the winterization of the camping facilities at Fire Mountain. 2001 also saw the first Staff Reunion at camp. The FMSAA also built and continues to maintain this website to convey information about camp programs and facilities to Scouts and Scouters through out the country.
In 2002, the Association joined with Venture Crew 407 to procure funding for the building of an adirondak sleeping structure at Little Beaver. Plans are underway to begin construction of that facility in the next few weeks. The Association also commissioned the production of a camp historical CD, that contains pictures and stories about camp. We have joined forces with several Mt. Baker Council Scouting Volunteers (Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge, Woodbadge, and others) over the last 2 years to plan, design, build and sign a historical trail system that will eventually loop 5 miles around the camp properties. The trails currently extend from crystal falls along the East side of camp to the Nookachamps River. (Keep and eye on firemtn.org for more information about these trails over the next few months). The Association sponsored website had as many as 2900 visits in the month of July alone. Bringing many people to camp during the summer and the off-season alike. A continuing patch auction began on e-bay to support camp projects into the future. The Association sponsored a workparty weekend at camp, providing lunch and many volunteer workers to complete many spring projects. The establishment of the Fire Mountain Muesum provides a place to maintain and display the history of our great camp.
2003, has brought about the first ever Fire Mountain Merit Badge Extravaganza. The first event of it's kind staffed entirely by camp staff alumni. Nearly 300 Scouts and adults descended upon Fire Mountain for two Saturdays in March to earn merit badges from experienced instructors. The Association raised funding and got the wheels turning to reface Little Beaver campsite, to convert it from a tent site to an eight man adirondak site. Jimmy Downing, long-time alumni member, spearheaded the building project, with a lot of support from Camp Ranger Dennis Ross & Jim Ross. Little Beaver will serve as a prototype for many other campsites. During the spring the Association sponsored workparty lunches at Fire Mountain, and a Black Mountain workparty too. The Association assisted in the establishment of the Keepers of the Totem program to recognize staff members who have worked over several years, and demonstrated knowledge of camp history and traditions. In September the second bi-annual reunion was held, brining Alumni to camp to reunite old friends, and rekindle friendships. A new 'life-membership' program was established, and several 'Friends of Fire Mountain' were nominated. Paperwork was completed for 501c federal non-profit status. During the fall, money was raised to help support two Alumni families with critically ill children.