WFCA is proud to announce its support for the launch of AwareCA, a statewide public safety information platform developed by Intterra.

El Niño raised questions about how it could affect the 2026 wildfire season. NOAA’s June 11 confirmation now provides a clearer picture: while El Niño conditions are present, their strongest and most ...

This incident may no longer be active. The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) Fire Map shows near real-time wildfire activity across the western United States and Alaska. Fires are detected by ...

Learn how AI wildfire modeling helps fire agencies predict fire spread, assess risk, and make faster, data-informed decisions during wildfire response and planning. Wildfire modeling systems such as ...

Discover how AI is transforming the fire service with smarter response tools, predictive analytics, firefighter safety, health, and real-time incident support. We have all been hearing more about ...

The Western Fire Chiefs Association's Fire Map depicts active and recent wildland fires in the western United States and Alaska. The Fire Map draws near real-time 911 dispatch call data from ...

Learn how cities can prevent wildfires with fire mitigation strategies, emergency response plans, and community fire safety measures to protect urban areas, from the team at WFCA. As wildfires become ...

Build a wildfire-resistant home with fireproof designs. Learn about fire-resistant materials, smart construction techniques, and home-hardening strategies from WFCA. Disclaimer: While no home can be ...

Learn about new technology for firefighters including firefighting wearables, smart helmets, robotics and more from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA). Advancing technology for the benefit of ...

Explore the details of the top 10 deadliest wildfires in California state history, from the Camp Fire to the Eaton Fire, with this list from the WFCA. California has been plagued by some of the ...

Explore strategies that can be leveraged to help prevent increasingly common wildfires in California with the experts from the Western Fire Chiefs (WFCA). Forests in California evolved with frequent ...

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 restrictions are implemented in ...