Articles
Fire Information
Firefighter Training – How to Become a Firefighter
Learn how to become a firefighter and basics to firefighter training including requirements from the team at WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association).
Fire Health & Safety
Do Wildfires Smell Like Burning Plastic
Find out the reasons behind a smell of burning plastic outside including wildfires and what to do if you smell burning plastic outside from the team at WFCA.
Wildfire Articles
Fuels Management and Wildland Fire Fuel Reduction
Learn what Fuels Management is, how it works, and ways to mitigate fires through wildland fire fuel reduction from the team at Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Wildfire Articles
Wildfire Safety Tips When Hiking and Outdoors
Find out wildfire safety tips if you plan on being outside in wildfire prone areas during wildfire season including what not to do and suggested supplies.
Fire Ecology
Elements of the Fire Triangle and Fire Behavior Explained
Learn how the elements of the fire triangle drive fire behavior from WFCA. Understand the science behind wildfires, fuel and ignition in fire management.
Fire Seasons
When is Wildfire Season in the US?
Get detailed information on fire season in the US from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Learn when it starts, regions most affected, how it’s changing and more.