Don David Wiley was the very first person trained by Grandfather Fire to become a Firekeeper. Since that profound beginning, he has played a central and irreplaceable role in rekindling the ancient practice of Firekeeping in the modern world. Guided directly by Grandfather Fire, Don David has walked this sacred path with humility and unwavering dedication, serving as the primary spiritual guide for those being called to answer Fire’s invitation.
Through decades of commitment, Don David has helped shape the emergence of a living Firekeeping tradition that now spans multiple continents. His personal journey—marked by countless ceremonies, initiations, and spiritual challenges—has become the foundation upon which others are able to walk. He has trained, initiated, and mentored Firekeepers throughout the world, offering spiritual support and guidance as they deepen their relationship with Fire and step into service within their own communities.
This entry honors the private time Don David sets aside to connect directly with Firekeepers—offering counsel, wisdom, and spiritual direction to help them navigate the challenges of this sacred responsibility. In an era where meaning is easily lost and connection is fleeting, Firekeepers are asked to hold space for others in a way that is spiritually grounded, emotionally aware, and in communion with the sacred. Don David’s guidance is a vital source of strength and clarity for these individuals, many of whom are serving their communities through monthly consecrated fire gatherings.
Firekeeping is not simply a role; it is a lifelong path of service and transformation. Those called to it are entrusted with an ancient responsibility: to tend the sacred Fire that reminds us who we truly are, and to keep alive a lineage of spiritual connection that has served humanity since time immemorial.
Through his ongoing mentorship, Don David fulfills what Grandfather Fire asked of him: to help restore balance, meaning, and relationship to a decaying and disoriented modern society—not through doctrine, but through direct experience, sacred relationship, and the heart-opening presence of consecrated Fire.
To learn more about the path of Firekeeping or to explore whether you are being called, please contact Sacred Fire.
