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 Ecology
How Does Humidity Affect a Fire?
Discover how relative humidity (RH) affects a fire, and why it is very important for taming a fire with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
How Fast Do Wildfires Spread?
Wildfire can move extremely quickly. Explore the details of how fast wildfire spreads with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
How Long Do Wildfires Last?
Learn how long wildfires last, and how climate change is affecting fire season with information and resources from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
When and Where do Wildfires Occur?
Find out when wildfires occur and where they are most likely to happen with detailed information from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
Why are Wildfires Getting Worse?
Find out why wildfires are getting worse and more severe, and the impact it has on the environment from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
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What Should You Put In Your Fire Emergency Kit?
Be prepared for a fire evacuation. Learn what you should put in your fire emergency kit with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
How to Prepare Your Home For Wildfire Evacuation
Learn how to prepare your home for wildfire evacuation. The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) will share their guidance to help ensure your home is safe.
Wildfire Articles
How Do Wildfires Stop Naturally?
For wildfires to stop naturally, it needs to run out of heat, fuel or oxygen. Learn more with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
Create Your Wildfire Evacuation Plan and Checklist
Be prepared and learn how to create your wildfire evacuation plan and checklist with guidance and resources from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).