🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Fire Service Leadership! Congratulations to Mark Novak, Chair of the IAFC's Wildland Fire Policy Committee, on receiving the Garry Briese Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado State Fire Chiefs (CSFC) last week!

Preparedness in action. 🔥 During #FirePreventionWeek, we're highlighting Bemidji Fire Department's recent WUI tabletop exercise, bringing partners together to strengthen coordination, identify gaps, and prepare for fast-moving wildfire before smoke is in the air.

During National Fire Prevention Week, we're reminded that prevention starts long before flames appear. 🔥 Take time this week to review fire safety practices at home, talk with your family about your emergency plan, and connect with your local fire department.

As we head into fall, wildfire preparedness remains important. 🍂 🔥 Changing seasons can bring dry vegetation, windy conditions, and increased outdoor burning, creating continued wildfire risk in many communities. #ReadySetGo #WildfirePreparedness #WildlandFire #FireService

Calling all wildfire leaders and innovators! 🔥 The 2027 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Conference is looking for presenters who are ready to share practical strategies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to today's wildfire challenges. 🔗 IAFC.org/WUI

The @IAFC IFDX program sparked the Great Feral Burn-Off, uniting wildfire leaders worldwide for hands-on training, shared expertise, and stronger community resilience. View more about the event at: buff.ly/k3givtK Watch it now at: buff.ly/uyeba0Z

🔥 Applications are still OPEN for the Fire Department Exchange in Red Lodge, MT, September 21–25, 2026! Build your department's wildfire readiness alongside expert mentors. 📍Red Lodge, Montana | 📅 Sept 21–25, 2026 👉 Apply: smr.to/p109759 #WUI #FDX #WildfireReady

🔥 Applications are OPEN for the Fire Department Exchange in Red Lodge, MT, September 21–25, 2026! Build your department's wildfire readiness alongside expert mentors. 📍Red Lodge, Montana | 📅 Sept 21–25, 2026 👉 Apply: smr.to/p109759 #WUI #FDX #WildfireReady

It's Wildfire Preparedness Month-wildfire season is here, & preparedness starts now. Take time to: ✔️Create a family emergency plan ✔️Sign up for alerts ✔️Prepare a go-bag with essentials ✔️Clear leaves & brush around your home ✔️Check on neighbors who may need extra support

In January, we organized our first Fire Department Exchange (FDX) in Maui, bringing fire departments together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen wildfire resilience.

🚨 Funding Alert! IAFC Wildfire Programs is accepting proposals for Fuels Reduction Projects. Up to $15K available for staffing, PPE, and small equipment. Apps due Feb 27, 2026. Apply now at: iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/202…

🔥 Prepare your department for the next wildfire season.🔥 The IAFC WUI Mentorship Program connects fire departments with experienced wildland fire leaders for executive mentorship, planning support, and real-world readiness strategies. Apply here: app.smarterselect.com/progra…

Prepared communities start with strong partnerships.🤝 🔥 We were honored to deliver a Ready, Set, Go! presentation to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen preparedness, evacuation readiness, and community resilience across the state.

Around the table is where preparedness begins. 🌲 🔥 This CWPP development tabletop helped communities walk through real wildfire scenarios, identify gaps, and strengthen plans that protect lives, homes, and responders. Preparedness isn't theoretical - it's practiced.

🔥 Fuels Reduction Funding now open 💰️ Up to 15k per department 📅 Deadline: February 27, 2026 Apply now: app.smarterselect.com/progra… #Wildfire #FuelsReduction #FireService

Wildfires are increasing in intensity and complexity. The WUI Mentorship Program helps fire departments strengthen readiness, evacuation planning, and wildfire mitigation through executive mentorship. 🔥 📆 Applications open through March 6, 2026 🔗 smr.to/p108252

🎄Holiday Safety Tips🎄 •🕯️Keep candles 12" from anything flammable •💡Inspect holiday lights yearly. Toss strands with frayed/pinched wires •🌲Water your Christmas tree daily — dry trees ignite fast •🔥Place tree 3ft from fireplaces •✨ Stay festive, stay safe!

🦃🔥 This November, as families gather for Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for firefighters, communities, and the resilience of those facing wildfires. Gratitude is action—protecting our land, our people, our future. #Thanksgiving #Wildfires #ClimateAction

🍂 🌲 Wildfire season doesn't end just because the temperature drops. Dry leaves + wind = fuel. Before we head into winter, take a moment to clear gutters, rake around the home, and move firewood at least 30 feet away. Preparedness is a year-round habit. #WildfireSafety

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Awards. These national awards honor outstanding leadership and impact in wildfire preparedness, risk reduction, and community resilience. 📅Nomination Deadline: 1/7/26 🔗Submit & review criteria: buff.ly/5sr1OZT