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Regional Leadership,
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

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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

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News & Publications

News

WFCA Economic Update 2024

Western Fire Chiefs Association Member’s Economic Update 2024 by Dr. Anirban Basu, Chief Economist for Sage Policy Group.

News & Publications

Emerging Issue: Call to Action for IAFC Member States

ASC News

OPAL & ASC Collaborate to Enhance Wildfire Resiliency

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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The Elijah McClain Case

January 17, 2024

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Historical Fires and Commanding a Type 1 Incident

January 10, 2024

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Top Episode of 2023: Firefighter Fitness

January 3, 2024

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What to Look Forward to in 2024

December 20, 2023

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2023: A Year in Review

December 13, 2023

Integrating Technology into Public Safety

December 6, 2023

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