Wildfire Articles
Wildfire Safety Tips When Hiking and Outdoors
Oct 22, 2024
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.
Wildfire Articles
Fire Ecology
Fire Triangle and Fire Behavior Explained
Oct 15, 2024
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?
Oct 8, 2024
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.
Wildfire Articles
Wildfire Mitigation Explained
Sep 24, 2024
Explore the details of wildfire mitigation from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Learn when is it, and strategies and techniques to employ.
Wildfire Articles
Why Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is Presenting Challenges for Firefighters
Sep 17, 2024
Learn how the expansion of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) increases risks and challenges for firefighters and communities, and discover proposed resolutions.
Wildfire Articles
The Four Stages of Fire Growth Explained
Sep 3, 2024
Explore the 4 stages of fire growth, from ignition all the way to decay, with this in-depth guide from the experts at the Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Wildfire Articles
Wildfire Temperatures: How Hot Can Wildfires Burn?
Aug 20, 2024
Discover how hot wildfires can burn, the factors influencing their temperatures, and the science behind wildfire heat with expert guidance from the WFCA.
Fire Ecology
How do Wildfires Affect the Water Cycle?
Aug 13, 2024
Discover how wildfires affect the water cycle, impacting evaporation, precipitation, and water quality. Learn about the immediate and long-term effects from the WFCA.
Wildfire Articles
What Does Wildfire Containment Mean & How is it Measured?
Jul 23, 2024
Learn what wildfire containment is, including phases, strategies, and challenges involved in managing wildfires with guidance from the Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Wildfire Articles
Top 8 Fire-Resistant Building Materials for New Homes
Jul 16, 2024
Discover the best fire-resistant building materials, their properties, applications, and benefits to ensure your construction projects are safe and secure.