Wildland News

The Wildland Interface: Episode 5: Rich Cowger Talks Complex Incident Management

February 18, 2025

Learn about strategic innovations in firefighting and the crucial role of community engagement in managing wildfire risks read more

Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers

December 22, 2023

Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders. read more
IAFC Applauds Groundbreaking Recommendations in Recent Wildfire Commission Report

October 3, 2023

IAFC believes in collaborative efforts to reduce risks in communities and enhance preparedness for wildland fires read more
New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit

August 8, 2023

Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit. read more
URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

March 28, 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any amendments read more
Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 3, 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program read more
WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . read more
The four cosponsors of the national Wildfire Mitigation Awards have named the individuals and organizations chosen to receive honors this year in recognition of their exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction.

February 22, 2023

Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Awards read more
North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Receives Safer Grant

January 30, 2023

NCAFC Grant Will Assist Communities in Recruiting and Retaining Volunteer Firefighters read more
President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

January 4, 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more

IAFC News

Division Chief Kevin Fetterman Testifies Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Across the DHS Enterprise

April 1, 2025

During a testimony, Chief Kevin Fetterman highlighted the urgency to address the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) read more
Emergency Vehicle Management Section Forms - Emergency Vehicle Supply and Demand Work Group

March 31, 2025

Information regarding the EVMS work group read more
Submit Your Nominations for the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards

March 25, 2025

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year Awards read more

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