S.G. Vale is a wildland firefighter, sawyer, and storyteller whose life on the fireline has shaped both his craft and his character. Years spent cutting hotline, carrying the weight of ash and steel, and walking the edge between destruction and survival have given him a perspective few ever see-and fewer still can put into words.
His writing blends the grit of lived experience with haunting imagination, drawing readers into landscapes of fire, shadow, and resilience. At the heart of his work are the themes of brotherhood and sisterhood, survival, and the fragile line between chaos and calm.
When he is not on assignment or sharpening his saw, S.G. Vale lives in Montana with his partner and children, where stories of fire, wilderness, and family continue to grow into the pages of his work.