The International Association of Wildland Fire membership is an absolute must-have! The benefits are numerous and time is ticking, secure your membership now!

Become a Member

All members can improve their knowledge on emerging issues by surfing our webpage, attending IAWF conferences, reading IJWF, visiting Wildfire Today, and attending our webinars. You can also find a network of associates to share ideas and tools or work on common problems through our international membership.  All members shall receive benefits of membership listed below, voting rights, and eligibility to hold board seats.

All members will have the opportunity to make a donation to assist others with a membership or simply make a donation in any amount, such as rounding your membership “up”, please enter the number of dollars you wish to donate when you renew.

If you are unable to pay your membership fee, you can apply for a waiver here. 

Membership Benefits

  • Access to all International Journal of Wildland Fire articles published before 2024, prior to the journal’s transition to Open Access.
  • 20% discount on all books published by CSIRO (visit www.publish.csiro.au/books to browse our full range of titles)
  • Discount on IAWF conference registration fees
  • Access to the contact information for all IAWF members
  • Eligibility to hold a Board of Directors seat
  • Eligibility for student scholarships
  • Opportunity to participate in our mentoring program
  • Opportunity to participate on one of our committees
  • And most importantly, the opportunity to be a member of a professional association that is committed to uniting the global wildland fire community.

Individual Member ($80 USD)

All interested persons shall be eligible to become Individual Members. An Individual Member shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Individual Member – reduced rate ($20 USD)

Interested persons constrained by economic and geographic circumstances are eligible for a discounted membership. A Discounted Member shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Student Member ($20 USD)

Student members shall be undergraduate or graduate students within the broad field of fire science, technology or management and related natural, physical and social sciences. A Student Member shall receive benefits of membership and pay dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws for not more than a period of five years. Student Members shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Early Career Professional ($20 USD)

Early Career Professional members shall be in the first three years of their career.  A Early Career Professional Member shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws. Student Members shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Volunteer or Seasonal Firefighter Member ($20 USD)

All Seasonal and Volunteer Firefighters are eligible to become members. A Seasonal/Volunteer Firefighter Members shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Retired Member ($20 USD)

All fully retired persons shall be eligible to become Retired Members. A Retired Member shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.

Lifetime Member ($1500 USD)

All interested persons shall be eligible to become Lifetime Members. An Lifetime Member shall receive benefits of membership, voting rights, is eligible to hold board seats and pays dues as determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with these Bylaws.