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IAFC Applauds Groundbreaking Recommendations in Recent Wildfire Commission Report

3 October 2023

IAFC believes in collaborative efforts to reduce risks in communities and enhance preparedness for wildland …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/10/03/iafc-applauds-groundbreaking-recommendations-in-recent-wildfire-commission-report

New IAFC Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit

8 August 2023

Checkout this new interactive web-based geospatial Wildfire Evacuation Planning Toolkit.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/08/08/new-iafc-wildfire-evacuation-planning-toolkit

URGENT: TAKE ACTION: The Senate Considers Legislation to Reauthorize the AFG and SAFER Grant Programs Starting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

28 March 2023

Please contact your Senators and ask them to vote for S. 870, the Fire Grants & Safety Act, without any …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/28/urgent-take-action-the-senate-considers-legislation-to-reauthorize-the-afg-and-safer-grant-programs-starting-tomorrow-(wednesday)

Please Take Action: Ask the Senate to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

3 March 2023

Update on legislation to reauthorize funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/03/please-take-action-ask-the-senate-to-protect-the-fire-and-safer-grant-programs

WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

27 February 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/27/wui-fireworks-awareness-resources-project-contractor-opportunity

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.

22 February 2023

Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named one individual and one organization chosen to receive …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/02/22/WildfireMitigationAwards

President Biden Signed a $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill; Fire Service Grant Programs Funded Through 2023

3 January 2023

Updates regarding the AFG and SAFER programs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/01/03/president-biden-signed-an-omnibus-bill-fire-service-grant-programs-funded-through-2023

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

23 December 2022

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

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/23/status-of-afg-and-safer-grants-funded-for-fiscal-year-2023

The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

27 July 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/07/27/the-us-department-of-agriculture-has-launched-a-new-$1-billion-community-wildfire-defense-grant-program

Fuels Reduction Project Grant Funding Available

29 June 2022

A maximum of $10,000 per department is available to help departments cover the cost of department …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/06/29/fuels-reduction-project-grant-funding-available

Roadside Community Chipping Program Grant Funding Available

25 March 2022

A maximum of $20,000 per department is available to help RSG! members cover the cost of chipping …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/03/25/roadside-community-chipping-program-grant-funding-available

Safety Stand Down 2022 Announced

25 February 2022

The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/02/25/safety-stand-down-2022-announced

Save the Date: 3rd International Fire Operations Conference & Exhibition

23 December 2021

A platform for academicians, researchers, managers, subject matter experts & students to share their …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/23/save-the-date-3rd-international-fire-operations-conference-exhibition

Needs Assessment of US Fire Service

17 December 2021

Fifth Needs Assessment shows some progress but continuing gaps in fire department resources.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/17/needs-assessment-of-us-fire-service

IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App

12 November 2021

Access IAFC's online community via mobile app.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/11/12/iafc-online-community-available-via-mobile-app

Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards

22 September 2021

Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/09/22/nominate-today-for-2021rsg-program-awards

Fire Department Exchange is Accepting Applications

7 September 2021

Five applicants will be selected to participate.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/09/07/fire-department-exchange-is-accepting-applications

WMA Awardees Speak on Their Crucial Work to Mitigate Wildfire Damage

18 August 2021

This February, the Wildfire Mitigation Awards (WMAs) selection committee chose three individuals to receive …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/08/18/2021-wma-awardees-speak-on-their-crucial-work-to-mitigate-wildfire-damage

Message from Non-federal Members of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council

2 June 2021

Non-federal WFLC members have joined together to share their Fire Year 2021 message.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/06/02/message-from-non-federal-members-of-the-wildland-fire-leadership-council

Helicopter Resource Survey

29 October 2020

IAFC is conducting a survey to locate, map & define the Aerial Helicopter Firefighting Capabilities.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/10/29/helicopter-resource-survey