Wildland News

Partnership Announces 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

January 17, 2019

Awards recognize outstanding service in wildfire preparedness and safety. 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
Using GIS Technology to Track California Wine Country Wildfires

October 18, 2017

Recent wildfires in Sonoma and Napa killed several people, destroyed more than 3,500 homes, forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people and impacted numerous wineries. GIS technology can provide first responders with tools to help manage wildfires. read more
Do You Need a Drone in Your Department?

July 17, 2017

The key to a successful and sustainable drone program is to have a supporting infrastructure in place before that first flight. read more

IAFC News

Join the 2nd iDELP Cohort: Apply by March 22

February 21, 2019

The application period for the next round of the IAFC Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP) is officially open. This will be the second cohort of the two-year program. read more
IAFC Presents on Second International Fire Operations Conference in Bahrain

February 20, 2019

IFOC is being presented by the IAFC in collaboration with the Fire Protection Department, Saudi Aramco; the Ministry of the Interior Bahrain; the Bahrain General Directorate of Civil Defence, and the Directors of Civil Defence of the GCC. read more
SAFER Grant Application Period Open

February 20, 2019

The FY 2018 SAFER application period is open through Friday, March 22, at 5 PM ET. FEMA and the IAFC each have some resources to help with your application. read more