March 2016 | Fire Science
Fire Modeling in an Uncertain World
When considering fire behavior, shouldn't we also consider what can be the "wicked problem" of uncertainty? Here, researcher Rachel Quill offers a…
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March 2016 | Fire Science
Don McKenzie receives IJWF Outstanding Associate Editor Award for 2015
Dr. Don McKenzie is the winner of the Outstanding Editor Award of the International Journal of Wildland Fire for 2015.
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March 2016 | IAWF News
A preview of ForestFire 2016
IRSTEA collaborates with IAWF on a May 2016 conference with a unique focus on Mediterranean climate, fire and the urban interface.
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March 2016 | After Action
The Unbidden Wildfire
Wicked problems are difficult to define and thus offer no definitive solutions -- yet we are obligated to seek the most work-able…
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March 2016 | Safety and Health
Developing a more effective fire shelter
One of the wickedest problems in wildfire management is firefighter safety, with no single solution offering the safety we require. Here, we…
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March 2016 | Fire News
The Tasmanian Fires of 2016
When it comes to the concept of "wicked problems," the process and effects of rapidly accelerating climate change may prove to be…
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