Wildland News

IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness

November 10, 2021

The contributors hope that you use this report to assist your public safety personnel in managing the traumatic stresses they are confronting every day. read more

IAFC Online Community available via Mobile App

November 12, 2021

Access IAFC's online community via mobile app. read more
Nominate Today for 2021 RSG! Program Awards

September 22, 2021

Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno on November 15-16, 2021 read more
Fire Department Exchange is Accepting Applications

September 7, 2021

Five applicants will be selected to participate. read more
WMA Awardees Speak on Their Crucial Work to Mitigate Wildfire Damage

August 18, 2021

This February, the Wildfire Mitigation Awards (WMAs) selection committee chose three individuals to receive recognition for their sustained dedication to wildfire mitigation and preparedness initiatives. The 2021 WMA winners are leaders who have shown how innovation and collaboration can secure lasting results for communities of all sizes and demographics. read more
Fire Chief Calls for New Technology to Fight Wildland Fires

June 29, 2021

Chief Litzenberg, testified before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee about federal wildland fire research. read more
Fire Department Exchange (FDX) is Accepting Applications

June 14, 2021

FDX provides in-person and online exchange platforms for fire departments facing wildland-urban interface (WUI) challenges. read more
Message from Non-federal Members of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council

June 2, 2021

Non-federal WFLC members have joined together to share their Fire Year 2021 message. read more
Top Wildfire Management Groups Name 2021 National Wildfire Mitigation Awardees

February 23, 2021

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
Helicopter Resource Survey

October 29, 2020

IAFC is conducting a survey to locate, map & define the Aerial Helicopter Firefighting Capabilities. read more
Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing

August 18, 2020

IAFC educates Congress about current wildland fire issues read more

IAFC News

Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving?

November 22, 2021

In Tennessee, a health crisis therapist came to talk to students about the emotional side of emergency services. The talk prompted one student, Kira Jones, to write an essay. read more
FEMA Asks for Review of Fire Management and Suppression Draft Resource Types

November 22, 2021

Comments are due by 5:00 PM ET on December 10. The IAFC requests that its members review these resource typing documents and submit comments. read more
House Passes Build Back Better Act; Senate Action Still Required

November 19, 2021

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220-213. read more