Wildland News

RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Bellefontaine Fire & EMS

March 2020

Bellefontaine Fire & EMS is a combination department in the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio, serving a residential population of over 15,000 citizens. read more

RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Bellefontaine Fire & EMS

March 2020

Bellefontaine Fire & EMS is a combination department in the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio, serving a residential population of over 15,000 citizens. read more
IAFC Goes to New Mexico to Teach Recruitment & Retention

February 2020

IAFC programs are making a difference world-wide. read more
Working with Communities to Make a Difference – Ready, Set, Go! Program

January 2, 2020

RSG! Program members have reported over 178,278 hours of fuels reduction. read more
Verisk Partners with IAFC to Identify Communities Actively Participating in Recognized Wildfire Mitigation

December 17, 2019

Verisk, a leading data analytics provider, is partnering with the IAFC to help insurers identify properties that are located in communities taking action to mitigate wildfire risk. read more
Nominate Today for 2020 RSG! Program Awards

December 9, 2019

The IAFC Ready, Set, Go! Program announces the 2020 RSG! Program Awards. Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Interface Conference in Reno, Nevada, on March 24-26, where the awards will be presented. read more
Preparedness is Key as Wildland Fire Hits Closer to Home

November 2019

Knowing the challenges is not just about defensible space. read more
RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Carson City Fire Department

November 20, 2019

For over ten years, the Carson City Fire Department has implemented an effective mitigation program. read more
It's Drone Safety Week

November 5, 2019

This is an opportunity to share your commitment to drone safety and download valuable resources for you and your crew. read more
Mitigation Moment: Roadside Fuels Reduction Projects in Helena, MT

October 2019

Roadside fuels reduction was a priority for Helena departments when identifying mitigation projects due to the potential impact with evacuations for both residential and seasonal populations as well as considering firefighter safety. read more
Wildfire Mitigation Awards Open

September 20, 2019

If you know of someone deserving of recognition for their wildfire mitigation work, please review the Wildfire Mitigation Award criteria and submit a nomination! read more

IAFC News

Mass Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 29, 2020

Leadership considerations for response to mass gatherings and large crowd events. read more
FEMA's Pandemic Operational Guidance for 2020 Hurricane Season

May 27, 2020

FEMA releases the COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season read more
Managing the Economic Challenges of COVID-19

May 27, 2020

How is your department managing the economic fallout from COVID-19? read more