Wildland News

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

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
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’s Letter: Highlighting the “International” in the IAFC!

February 19, 2019

The IAFC is a world leader in the fire service, and we are proud to present the second International Fire Operations Conference in Manama, Bahrain – the result of our vision to expand the IAFC’s reach beyond North America. 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

IAFC News

EMS Data Collection – How Do Your Costs Add Up?

October 2019

Does your fire department bill for EMS service? If so, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) wants to get a snapshot of your agency’s EMS costs, revenues, and utilization. read more
Firefighter Safety Culture Starts Behind the Wheel

October 2019

A comprehensive emergency vehicle driver program demonstrates your organization’s culture of safety for your firefighters, as well as the general public, that encounters our emergency vehicles on the street. read more
Firefighters' Top 8 Characteristics of Effective Leaders

October 2019

Firefighters weigh in on what makes a leader worthy of respect and loyalty. read more