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National Impact

The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) is bringing together fire service leaders to tackle the biggest challenges in first response. Join us as we build the relationships, systems, and technologies needed to protect our personnel and communities better than ever before.

Our Membership

- - - - Montana
        
        Idaho
        
        Utah
        
        Hawaii
        
        W. Pacific Islands

Hawaii

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Alaska

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Continental US

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Hawaii

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Our Membership

Alaska
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Arizona

Montana
Idaho
Utah
Hawaii
W. Pacific Islands

Alaska

<img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-1608 size-full" src="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alaska.png" alt="Alaska" itemprop="image" height="396" width="494" title="Alaska" srcset="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alaska.png 494w, https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Alaska-300x240.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px" />

Hawaii

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-1606 size-full ewww_webp" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" alt="Hawaii" itemprop="image" height="154" width="238" title="Hawaii" data-src-img="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hawaii.png" data-src-webp="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hawaii.png.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-1606 size-full" src="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hawaii.png" alt="Hawaii" itemprop="image" height="154" width="238" title="Hawaii" />

Continental US

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-1607 size-full" src="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Continental-US.png" alt="Continental US" itemprop="image" height="850" width="1343" title="Continental US" srcset="https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Continental-US.png 1343w, https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Continental-US-300x190.png 300w, https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Continental-US-1024x648.png 1024w, https://wfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Continental-US-768x486.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1343px) 100vw, 1343px" />

News & Publications

ASC News

OPAL & ASC Collaborate to Enhance Wildfire Resiliency

The Oregon State University Policy Analysis Lab (OPAL) and the Western Fire Chiefs Association’s Applied Sciences Center (ASC) collaborate to increase resiliency to wildfire, focusing on the social impacts of wildfire on the community.

ASC News

Pioneering Technological Advancements and Strategies in Modern Fire Service and Public Safety – IAFC Webinar

News

WFCA Quarterly Newsletter 2023 | Q3

Fire Headlines Podcast

When it comes to saving lives and property, having the best tools and information on hand makes all the difference. Join the Western First Chief's Association as we explore the most popular fire service news stories alongside subject matter experts from various backgrounds.

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Part 2: Firefighter Deployed to Israel

November 29, 2023

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Part 1: Firefighter Deployed to Israel

November 22, 2023

Tiered Response to Emergency Calls

November 15, 2023

Charging for Non-Emergency Services

November 8, 2023

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No Time To Waste – Ambulance Shortages

November 1, 2023

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Cancer Prevention in the Fire Service

October 25, 2023

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