The Wildland Fire Assessment Program (WFAP) is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service and the NVFC to provide volunteer firefighters and non-operational personnel, such as Fire Corps members, with training on how to properly conduct assessments for homes located in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). This is the first program targeted at volunteers that […]
How to become a Wildland Firefighter
There’s a greater-than-ever demand for wildland firefighters; here’s how to get started Every year in the United States, wildland firefighters protect our forests, communities and natural resources. These highly skilled individuals are committed to wildfire suppression, management and control. It is inherently dangerous work that requires targeted knowledge, skills and abilities, plus extensive training and […]
Download NFPA’s Wildfire Preparedness Day Toolkit
Are you planning what you and your community can do for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 1, 2021? Don’t be overwhelmed – download the 2021 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day toolkit for guidance on planning and delivering a great and effective project. The NFPA Prep Day toolkit shares resources that will help you create your […]