Fire Chief (Ret.) Bob Roper, EFO, is the inaugural recipient of the IAFC's RSG Special Recognition Award. read more

The IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program names 2017 Award for Excellence recipients for implementing successful RSG! programs in their communities. read more

CWR provides the fire service and other targeted groups with the tools, resources, guidance and support to prepare for the threat of wildland fire. read more

RSG honor outstanding efforts by both volunteer and paid/combination departments and state-level agencies for using the RSG! read more

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RSG fuels mitigation grants assist local departments establish or enhance community fuels mitigation programs, educate resident about wildfire readiness and encourage personal action. read more

The IAFC’s Community Wildfire Readiness (CWR) Program addresses a key component of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy and supports local fire department initiatives to establish and enhance local-level fire-adapted efforts. read more

Today, the Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) Coalition has released of a new report, Lessons Learned from Waldo Canyon and a companion video, “Creating Fire Adapted Communities: A Case Study from Colorado Springs and the Waldo Canyon Fire.”   In the wake of last summer’s tragic ... read more

A two-day program was developed to help communities PREPARE and RESPOND to a largescale evacuation read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes to support new guidelines for a nationwide Band Manager framework read more

IAFC members are encouraged to review the strategic plan and download the annexes for their use read more