Wildland News

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

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
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

IAFC News

IAFC and TC Energy Partnership Continues to Evolve

November 2019

The partnership has led to successful training and community engagement. read more
What You Need to Know About the New Smoke Alarms

November 2019

It's critical to have working smoke alarms installed on every floor of your home, including inside and outside every sleeping area. read more
6 Ways to Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service

November 2019

The key to being cancer-free is knowledge and the discipline apply that knowledge daily. read more