Preparedness in action. 🔥 During #FirePreventionWeek, we're highlighting Bemidji Fire Department's recent WUI tabletop exercise, bringing partners together to strengthen coordination, identify gaps, and prepare for fast-moving wildfire before smoke is in the air.

During National Fire Prevention Week, we're reminded that prevention starts long before flames appear. 🔥 Take time this week to review fire safety practices at home, talk with your family about your emergency plan, and connect with your local fire department.

As we head into fall, wildfire preparedness remains important. 🍂 🔥 Changing seasons can bring dry vegetation, windy conditions, and increased outdoor burning, creating continued wildfire risk in many communities. #ReadySetGo #WildfirePreparedness #WildlandFire #FireService

Calling all wildfire leaders and innovators! 🔥 The 2027 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Conference is looking for presenters who are ready to share practical strategies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to today's wildfire challenges. 🔗 IAFC.org/WUI

In January, we organized our first Fire Department Exchange (FDX) in Maui, bringing fire departments together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen wildfire resilience.

🔥 Prepare your department for the next wildfire season.🔥 The IAFC WUI Mentorship Program connects fire departments with experienced wildland fire leaders for executive mentorship, planning support, and real-world readiness strategies. Apply here: app.smarterselect.com/progra…

Prepared communities start with strong partnerships.🤝 🔥 We were honored to deliver a Ready, Set, Go! presentation to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen preparedness, evacuation readiness, and community resilience across the state.

Around the table is where preparedness begins. 🌲 🔥 This CWPP development tabletop helped communities walk through real wildfire scenarios, identify gaps, and strengthen plans that protect lives, homes, and responders. Preparedness isn't theoretical - it's practiced.

🔥 Fuels Reduction Funding now open 💰️ Up to 15k per department 📅 Deadline: February 27, 2026 Apply now: app.smarterselect.com/progra… #Wildfire #FuelsReduction #FireService

Wildfires are increasing in intensity and complexity. The WUI Mentorship Program helps fire departments strengthen readiness, evacuation planning, and wildfire mitigation through executive mentorship. 🔥 📆 Applications open through March 6, 2026 🔗 smr.to/p108252

🎄Holiday Safety Tips🎄 •🕯️Keep candles 12" from anything flammable •💡Inspect holiday lights yearly. Toss strands with frayed/pinched wires •🌲Water your Christmas tree daily — dry trees ignite fast •🔥Place tree 3ft from fireplaces •✨ Stay festive, stay safe!