Henry Donates Custom Rifles for Firefighter's Leukemia Battle

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posted on March 19, 2026
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Henry Repeating Arms is donating a limited-edition series “Joel’s Wildfire” Golden Boy Silver rifles as part of the company’s Guns For Great Causes program. Funds raised through their auction and sale will help wildland firefighter Joel Eisiminger cover the mounting medical expenses associated with his fight against acute myeloid leukemia (AML)—a diagnosis he received one day before his 25th birthday.

The sale of the 50-rifle series is expected to generate more than $40,000 to support Eisiminger’s treatment and ongoing care. Each gun features a custom-engraved and painted American walnut buttstock depicting a group of wildfire firefighters walking together toward the flames above a banner reading “Joel’s Wildfire.”

Other features include a polished, blued-steel octagon barrel, nickel-plated receiver cover, barrel band and buttplate, adjustable sights and a custom range of serial numbers from WILDFIRE01 through WILDFIRE50. Capacity is 16 rounds of .22 LR or 21 rounds of .22 Short.

“Wildland firefighters work long, grueling hours in high-risk environments, putting their lives on the line to protect ours, our communities and our forests,” said Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “Joel has answered that call for years, and now he’s facing the toughest fight of his life. Through our Guns For Great Causes program, we’re honored to help rally the firearms community behind him.”

Eisiminger, originally from Southern Oregon, spent six seasons battling wildfires across the American West. In July 2024, while deployed on a wildfire in Northern California, he suddenly became seriously ill and was soon diagnosed with the aggressive form of blood cancer that requires extensive treatment.

His story, published in The New York Times, helped shine a light on the lack of protection available to wildland firefighters. In response, lawmakers introduced the Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act (S.3183) in November 2025 to reverse a decades-long rule banning the use of respirators.

“Joel’s Wildfire” rifles with serial numbers WILDFIRE01 and WILDFIRE50 are up for auction on Gunbroker.com until March 30. The rest in the series are available at $785 each.

All proceeds will be donated directly to Eisiminger to assist with his medical expenses and continued care—including all proceeds from the online auctions of the first and last serial numbers in the series. This effort is part of Henry’s Guns For Great Causes program, which has raised millions of dollars for individuals, families and nonprofit organizations across the nation by creating and donating limited-edition firearms that tell powerful American stories while supporting meaningful causes.

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