Wildland News

IAFC President Visits Firegrounds in Southern California

January 11, 2025

IAFC's President & Board Chair, Chief Josh Waldo, visited several sites related to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California this past Friday and offered our association's support to the firefighters who have been facing these unprecedented conditions. read more

Ready, Set, Go! Member Spotlight: Greater Eagle Fire Protection District

September 18, 2019

GEFPD is a combination department in Eagle, Colorado serving a residential population of over 8,000 citizens. read more
FRI 2019 Highlights: Chief Chat with Chief David Hawks

September 4, 2019

2019 Ben Franklin Award for Valor describes the day that earned him the award. read more
Wildfire Risk Management Starts with Communities

June 27, 2019

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there are always communities preparing for, actively mitigating, fighting, or recovering from wildfire read more
The Cost and Intensity of Climate-related Disasters are Increasing

April 9, 2019

IAFC tells Congress that the cost and intensity of climate-driven disasters is increasing. read more
IAFC Releases New Wildfire Guide for Fire Chiefs

March 27, 2019

Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Chief’s Guide provides tools and tips to aid wildland-urban interface fire department planning and operations. read more
President Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations with Increases for Fire Service Programs

February 15, 2019

2019 appropriations bill signed into law which funds federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Department of Transportation. The bill included a number of increases for fire service programs. read more
Partnership Announces 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

January 17, 2019

Awards recognize outstanding service in wildfire preparedness and safety. read more
FAA Reauthorization Package Contains Fire Service Provisions

October 3, 2018

Provision should help Congress and the FAA to identify and remove obstacles fire departments face in using UASs. read more
Now Accepting Nominations for 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Awards

September 24, 2018

Submit a nomination by October 31. read more
Fire Department Exchange Accepting Applications

June 5, 2018

Improve overall practices and procedures within wildland fire programs. read more

IAFC News

A Message from the IAFC President - Federal Government Changes

January 31, 2025

Message from IAFC President, Josh Waldo regarding the recent Federal changes. read more
Wildfire Chronicles - From Hotshot to Fire Chief

January 28, 2025

Learn wildfire management strategies and the importance of community-focused leadership read more
Wildfire Chronicles - Heroism Beyond The Flames Podcast

January 23, 2025

Hear jaw-dropping stories of heroism and resilience from the front lines read more