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

For years, departments have struggled with events that require EMS providers to provide care across state lines. Public safety doesn’t stop at the state line, so why should the ability of personnel providing this service stop here? read more

USDA Forest Service retiree receives the 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Legacy Award for being instrumental in developing the science behind many effective wildland-fire mitigation concepts. read more

The IAFC expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Christina Randall, a valued member of the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Policy Committee, who passed suddenly today while attending the IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface conference. read more

Fire Chief (Ret.) Bob Roper, EFO, is the inaugural recipient of the IAFC's RSG Special Recognition Award. read more

The IAFC’s Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program names 2017 Award for Excellence recipients for implementing successful RSG! programs in their communities. read more

The 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Award winners are the highest commendation for innovation and leadership displayed by individuals and organizations committed to wildfire mitigation. read more

The International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Association of State Foresters, National Fire Protection Association, and the USDA Forest Service are now accepting nominations for the 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Awards.   The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are the highest national honor one can ... read more

As wildland fires in the west consume more acres and resources and environmental changes brings dryer weather to places like ... read more

On May 13, the U.S. Forest Service released the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the use of fire retardant ... read more

Report raises awareness about the emotional and behavioral health issues in the fire service. read more

Listen to Chief McConnell and Director Wise explain how they went from installing 800 smoke alarms to 18,000 using data. read more

No matter if this is your 1st FRI or you're a regular attendee, the fact is there’s so much to do and not enough time to do it all! FRI can be an invaluable experience if you take the time to plan your attendance, utilize your time at the program effectively and do follow up after the event. These tips will show you how. read more