Wildland News

WUI Fireworks Awareness Resources Project Contractor Opportunity

February 27, 2023

We are now accepting submissions for a WUI subject matter expert contractors for the Fireworks Awareness Resources Project . 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
RSG! Program Member Spotlight: Carson City Fire Department

November 20, 2019

For over ten years, the Carson City Fire Department has implemented an effective mitigation program. 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

IAFC News

Excellence in Fire and Life Safety Award

August 17, 2023

St. Paul, Minnesota’s Director of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Angie Wiese, honored with the 2023 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award read more
Fire Chief of the Year Awardees Announced

August 16, 2023

2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees during FRI 2023 read more
Transformative Partnership Formed Between IAFC and Columbia Southern University

August 14, 2023

IAFC and CSU proudly announced a groundbreaking collaboration that delivers on one of the key goals read more