October 2026 | Point Of View
Who Guards the Guardians? By IAWF Executive Director
By Michael Hill - For most of my career in the U.S. federal government, I worked within a wildland fire organization that…
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November 2025 | Point Of View
The Wildfire Crisis Underlaying Barriers that Impede Mitigation By IAWF Executive Director
By Jerry Williams - This opinion piece is dedicated to the memory of Robert (Bob) W. Mutch (1934-2024), proud smokejumper (1954, 1955),…
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April 2025 | Point Of View
LA Fires: Resilience By IAWF Executive Director
By Amber Lynn Scott: On the opening day of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Annual Aviation Safety…
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April 2025 | Point Of View
LA Fires - Politics By IAWF Executive Director
By Ron Steffens: I came home from supporting the Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina and a simple dash of cinnamon…
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April 2025 | Point Of View
LA Fires: Codes By IAWF Executive Director
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April 2025 | Point Of View
LA Fires: Tactics By IAWF Executive Director
By Lindon Pronto: We have entered an operational gray zone: wildfires burning in cities. These fires are the jurisdiction of urban fire…
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