Wildland News

National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Protect America's Fire and Emergency Services

October 10, 2023

National organizations calling on Congress to ensure that vital fire service grant programs are reauthorized 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
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

IAFC News

iDELP Chort 3 Announced

February 28, 2024

President John Butler announces the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the iDELP program as fellows in Cohort 3 read more
2024 Safety Stand Down Theme Announced

February 27, 2024

Fire Training: Back to Basics is announced as theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22, 2024 read more
Fire Chief John S. Butler Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action

February 15, 2024

IAFC President Testifies on the Fire Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Calls for Immediate Action read more