Wildland News

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

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
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 Focused on Promoting Community Preparedness Against Wildfire

March 20, 2018

IAFC concerned about the escalating costs and damages caused by wildland fires read more
Partnership Announces 2018 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

January 24, 2018

Individuals, organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildland fire protection. read more

IAFC News

Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: Bloomfield (NJ) Fire Department

April 17, 2018

Learn how Jersey City built a program to help provide medical screenings at no cost to its firefighters, helping save countless lives. read more
Preventing Occupational Exposure to Illicit Drugs

April 16, 2019

Reduce the risk of inadvertent exposure while handling or testing fentanyl or other illicit drugs by following these steps. read more
Visionary EMS Leadership: Our Fire Duty to EMS

April 11, 2019

The fire service owns EMS in the United States; it’s time to step up and provide our visionary leadership to EMS. The future of EMS depends on you. read more