Wildland News

Request for Proposal: America Burning Wildland Urban Interface Researcher/Writer

September 11, 2020

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has been awarded funding to manage the America Burning WUI project through the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and cooperators. read more

Wildland Fire Highlighted in Congressional Briefing

August 18, 2020

IAFC educates Congress about current wildland fire issues read more
2020 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees Announced

July 10, 2020

Individuals and organizations honored for exemplary commitment to community wildfire risk reduction. read more
How Vital is a Healthy Mutual Aid System?

July 2020

Lessons from the Oregon Mutual Aid System read more
Wildfire Mitigation Awards Nominations Open

June 1, 2020

Applications Open for the 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Awards read more
RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Bellefontaine Fire & EMS

March 2020

Bellefontaine Fire & EMS is a combination department in the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio, serving a residential population of over 15,000 citizens. read more
IAFC Goes to New Mexico to Teach Recruitment & Retention

February 2020

IAFC programs are making a difference world-wide. read more
Working with Communities to Make a Difference – Ready, Set, Go! Program

January 2, 2020

RSG! Program members have reported over 178,278 hours of fuels reduction. read more
Verisk Partners with IAFC to Identify Communities Actively Participating in Recognized Wildfire Mitigation

December 17, 2019

Verisk, a leading data analytics provider, is partnering with the IAFC to help insurers identify properties that are located in communities taking action to mitigate wildfire risk. read more
Nominate Today for 2020 RSG! Program Awards

December 9, 2019

The IAFC Ready, Set, Go! Program announces the 2020 RSG! Program Awards. Award recipients will be invited to the IAFC’s Wildland Fire Interface Conference in Reno, Nevada, on March 24-26, where the awards will be presented. read more
Preparedness is Key as Wildland Fire Hits Closer to Home

November 2019

Knowing the challenges is not just about defensible space. read more

IAFC News

CMS Releases COVID Reporting Rules

September 29, 2020

CMS released new rules for COVID funding recipients read more
Mobile Integrated Health Care: A Look at Anaheim Fire & Rescue Community Care Response Unit (CCRU)

September 2020

The CCRU is an innovative response model designed by Anaheim Fire & Rescue in collaboration. read more
Building a Better Future – It Takes Collaboration!

September 2020

During these turbulent times, fire chiefs must dedicate a sufficient amount of time to look forward and build a better future path. read more