"California’s emergencies and disasters include wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, mudslides and more. Local officials and public safety professionals recognize that we need to take a new approach when addressing disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience, particularly in the wake of the numerous…
"Part of our goal is to have fire services and the insurance industry stand shoulder to shoulder and look at the mitigations that actually change the needle on outcomes, because we have the same goal – the protection of life…
Since its inception, the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) has spearheaded many initiatives that have directly and positively impacted the communities and fire services agencies in the western states and in the nation. Following the devastating 2017 fire season, it…
On May 4th we celebrated Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Its purpose is to promote wildfire preparation in communities throughout the US. This year, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and State Farm awarded 150 project teams with $500 to help…
The Western Fire Chiefs Association is pleased to announce that Chief Kim Zagaris has accepted the position of Wildfire Policy and Technology Advisor. The position is a new one, created in response to the destructive wildfires that have unfolded across…
On April 15th-16th the WFCA Wildfire Technology Summit held in Boise, Idaho brought together a unique combination of Western Fire Service leaders, technology industry experts, and federal partner representatives. The purpose was three-fold: discuss and determine how the fire service…
Following a particularly dangerous and destructive wildfire season, the Wildland Urban Interface Conference (WUI) provided an ideal space for wildland fire service leaders to connect and discuss forecasted environmental challenges and possible solutions for the upcoming fire season. Hosted by…