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.
Wildfire Articles
Most Destructive Wildfires in California History
Explore the details of the top 10 most destructive wildfires in California’s history and how they compare to the Palisades Fire with this list from the WFCA.
Wildfire Articles
Fire Restriction Stages Explained
Learn about the different fire restriction stages including stage 1 fire restrictions. Also learn about burn bans and how to stay compliant in your local area.
Fire Ecology
Fire Tetrahedron Explained – 4 Elements of Fire
Learn about the 4 elements of fire in the fire tetrahedron and how the fire tetrahedron evolved from the fire triangle from the Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Fire Technology
Future of Firefighting Robots
Learn about the benefits and how firefighting robotics are being implanted in today’s fire service from the team at WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association).
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.