Wildfire Articles
Western Fire Chiefs Association's (WFCA) wildfire article library covers a wide range of topics related to wildfires. Explore resources on wildfire preparedness, helping you navigate the ever-present risk of wildfires, and discover invaluable fire safety guidelines. Furthermore, stay informed about the latest fire season trends and patterns, equipping you with knowledge to make informed decisions and better protect your loved ones and your community. Here, you'll find a variety of articles aimed at providing valuable insights and knowledge to help you understand and address the challenges associated with wildfires.
In our ongoing commitment to promote wildfire awareness and safety through accessible information. Our articles are curated to serve a wide audience. Whether you're a firefighter, a community leader, a resident in a fire-prone area, or simply someone interested in learning more about wildfires, our articles are here to assist you. The WFCA is dedicated to offering reliable information in the field of wildfires, and we invite you to explore our articles to enhance your understanding and preparedness.
Fire Technology
How AI Wildfire Modeling is Improving Decision-Making
Learn how AI wildfire modeling helps fire agencies predict fire spread, assess risk, and make faster, data-informed decisions during wildfire response and planning.
Wildfire Articles
Evacuating During Wildfire: What to Do Before, During, and After
Learn what to do before, during, and after a wildfire evacuation. Get expert guidance from WFCA to keep your family, property, and community safe during wildfire season.
Wildfire Articles
New Technology in Wildfire Forecasting
Explore how AI, satellite data, and real-time tools are transforming wildfire forecasting and helping agencies predict fire spread faster and more accurately.
Wildfire Articles
Recent Wildfire Policies and Legislation
Stay up to date on key wildfire policies and legislation from 2024–2025, including new federal and state plans, insurance reforms, and what’s being done to strengthen community wildfire resilience.
Wildfire Articles
How do Wildfires Start and Spread?
Wildfires can start and spread quickly, as fast as 14mph. Learn more about how and why this happens with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
Ember Proofing Your Home with Ember Resistant Vents
Ember-resistant vents help prevent windblown embers from igniting your home during a wildfire. WFCA explains their benefits and how to choose the right vents.
Wildfire Articles
Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
Learn from WFCA the top fire-resistant landscaping tips to protect your home from wildfires including fire resistant trees, mulch and defensible space.
Wildfire Articles
Why Urban Areas Are at Risk for Wildfires
Learn how cities can prevent wildfires with fire mitigation strategies, emergency response plans, and community fire safety measures to protect urban areas, from the team at WFCA.
Wildfire Articles
Fireproof Home Designs to Survive a Wildfire
Build a wildfire-resistant home with fireproof designs. Learn about fire-resistant materials, smart construction techniques, and home-hardening strategies from WFCA.
