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 Health & Safety
How to Keep Wildfire Smoke Out of Your House
Wildfire smoke is harmful to your health. Learn how to keep wildfire smoke out of your house with guidance and expertise from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Fire Health & Safety
Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
Explore the negative health effects of wildfire smoke. Understand who is more at risk and how to reduce your exposure with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
5 Negative Effects of Wildfires
Wildfires can have a variety of negative effects, impacting our environment and our health. Learn more about the harmful outcomes of wildfire with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
Wildfire Evacuation Levels Explained
Understand the different wildfire evacuation levels and how to prepare for them with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Fire Ecology
Are Wildfires Good for the Environment?
Find out whether wildfires are good for the environment, natural causes of forest fires and more from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
Home Hardening Tips and Best Practices
Learn how to harden your home against wildfires with guidance and best practices from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
What Effects Do Wildfires Have on Humans and Animals?
Gain an understanding of the effects wildfires can have on both humans and animals with expert guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Wildfire Articles
What is a Prescribed Fire?
Learn about the pros and cons of prescribed fire, one of the most important tools to manage wildfire risk, with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Fire Ecology
Effects of Wildfires on the Environment
Explore both the positive and negative effects of wildfires on the environment with expert knowledge from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).