Facilitating communication and providing leadership for the global wildland fire community.
Become a MemberWhat is IAWF?
Established in 1990, the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) is the professional membership association dedicated to uniting the global wildland fire community. We are uniquely positioned as an independent organization with a membership that includes experts in all aspects of wildland fire management. Our independence and breadth of global membership expertise allows us to offer a neutral forum for the consideration of important wildland fire issues.
More about IAWFEvents
- 17th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit and 7th Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference
- 4th International Smoke Symposium, Tallahassee, FL - March 23 - 26, 2026
- 8th Fire Behaviour and Fuels Conference - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - April 28 - May 01, 2026
News
- Wildfire Today - wildfire and fire aviation news from around the world
- The International Journal of Wildland Fire - most read papers
- Wildfire Magazine is the quarterly publication for members and all those interested in wildfire news.
Voices
- Call for 2026 IAWF Board Members open through September 30, 2026
- IAWF Calls for Action: Position Paper Advocates Long-term Use of Applied Fire
- IAWF Climate Change Position Paper
- The IAWF Board of Directors has developed a range of Issue Papers that engage discussion of the key issues facing our profession today.
Membership Benefits
- Subscription to Wildfire Magazine
- Online access to the International Journal of Wildland Fire
- Invitations to educational webinars
- Discount on IAWF conference registration fees
- Eligibility for student scholarships
