Further Retaliation

Three police officers, who did not identify their agency, arrived at rswfire's work center located behind a federal gate.

Documenting Oregon State Parks Volunteer Abuse Experience

rswfire records a video testimony while hiking in forest, documenting institutional abuse experienced during two-month volunteer period at Oregon State Parks.

Seeking an Attorney

rswfire recorded a transmission on the eve of the one-year anniversary of his dismissal from the Oregon State Parks volunteer program at Honeyman State Park on the Oregon coast.

Direct Address to Oregon State Parks After Police Intimidation

rswfire delivers a direct address to Oregon State Parks personnel one year after his retaliatory dismissal from Honeyman State Park.

Reading Public Record Letter After Oregon Parks Dismissal

Sam reads aloud an email he sent to Allison Watson, engagement programs manager at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, after being dismissed from his volunteer position.

Marking One-Year Anniversary of Surveillance Encounter

rswfire marks the one-year anniversary of an incident at Honeyman State Park in which an unidentified man—carrying no ID, wearing no uniform, and offering no name—was sent by Oregon State Parks to assess and question him while he was working alone as a volunteer and all rangers were away at a regional event.

Processing Dismissive Treatment from Oregon State Park Ranger

The speaker recounts a negative interaction with an Oregon State Park Ranger during a visit to fix a booking mistake.

The Story of Honeyman

rswfire published a narrative account documenting his experience as a volunteer at Honeyman State Park under the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department.

New Year's Eve Hike to Siltcoos Lake

rswfire records a New Year's Eve hike to Siltcoos Lake on the Oregon Coast, documenting physical movement through forest service trails while processing the year's events.

Dismissed from Oregon Parks Volunteer Program

rswfire announces his official dismissal from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department volunteer program via letterhead.

Planning Fresh Build and Identifying Surveillance Encounter

rswfire records a transmission during his Wednesday morning work rounds, having stopped at Carter Lake for a hike.

Recorded Meeting with Oregon State Parks Leadership – March 5, 2025 (Audio Only)

Dismissed from Oregon State Park Volunteer Position

rswfire documents his removal from a volunteer host position at Honeyman State Park, Oregon, after nearly two months of service.

Dealing with Raccoon Disruption at Expensive Cottage

rswfire is staying at a $200/night cottage at a state park and experiencing sleep disruption from a raccoon repeatedly climbing on the roof throughout the night.

Doctor Abandonment Forces Cold Turkey Withdrawal

rswfire records at 3:00 AM after being woken by his cat Bailey.

Processing State Park Rejection at Eel Lake

rswfire visits Tugman State Park at Eel Lake, describing the beauty of the water and rain reflections.

Hiking Siltcoos Lake, Processing Work and Financial Pressure

rswfire records a transmission while hiking the Siltcoos Lake Trail, directly across Highway 101 from where he lives on the Oregon Coast.

Caring for Luna During Diarrhea Episode

rswfire deals with Luna's severe diarrhea episode that contaminated her cage and belongings.

Witnessing Dangerous Campfire Behavior from Neighbor

rswfire observes and records a neighboring camper repeatedly squirting lighter fluid directly into an active campfire over an extended period.

Crabbing Experience and Campground Work Discussion

rswfire accompanies Johnny crabbing at Newport pier, expressing disgust at the birds, bird droppings, and the process of catching and killing crabs.

RV Controller Failure and Cape Walk

rswfire discovers that external lights on his RV have been stuck on for a week due to a failed brake controller that was improperly installed outside where it got wet from Oregon coast weather.

Hiking Oregon Dunes Trail and Refactoring Autonomy Realms

rswfire hiked the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area trail to Tahkenitch Creek, a route he had previously missed multiple times.

Reflecting on Institutional Disillusionment at Eel Lake

rswfire records a morning reflection from a trail near Eel Lake on the Oregon coast.

Naming Displacement as Structural Pattern in Volunteer Programs

rswfire records a transmission while walking the Wax Myrtle Trail in the Oregon Dunes, a trail he has hiked many times over the year he has lived in the area.