Wildland News

The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

July 27, 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. read more

Do You Need a Drone in Your Department?

July 17, 2017

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

May 16, 2017

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 Retiree Honored for Lifelong Work on Wildland-Fire Mitigation

March 22, 2017

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
IAFC Expresses Condolences on Sudden Passing of Wildland Fire Expert

March 19, 2017

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
Chief Roper Honored with Inaugural Ready, Set, Go! Special Recognition Award

February 16, 2017

Fire Chief (Ret.) Bob Roper, EFO, is the inaugural recipient of the IAFC's RSG Special Recognition Award. read more
Ready, Set, Go! Program Announces 2017 Award for Excellence Winners

February 16, 2017

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

January 17, 2017

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
IAFC and Partners Now Accepting Applications for the 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Awards

September 23, 2016

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
Eyes Wide Open: One Community`s Efforts to Face the Future of Fire

June 26, 2012

As wildland fires in the west consume more acres and resources and environmental changes brings dryer weather to places like ... read more
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant Environmental Impact Statement

June 10, 2011

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

IAFC News

Status of AFG and SAFER Grants – Funded for Fiscal Year 2023

December 23, 2022

On December 22, the H.R. 2617 bill was passed which includes funding for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Statement by IAFC President Chief Donna Black on the passing of Chief Bobby Halton

December 21, 2022

IAFC wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to Bobby’s family and our colleagues at Fire Engineering & FDIC International read more
Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. read more