Promoting Fire Ecology Research, Education, and Management

The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field of fire ecology.

AFE news

AFE News and Updates Posts
AFE Fire Congress Call for Proposals: 1 Month Left!
AFE Fire Congress Call for Proposals: 1 Month Left!

Proposals will be accepted for special sessions, workshops and trainings, and fire circle discussion groups until May 15th, 2025. Submit yours today and we’ll see you at the 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress 2025!

Read More →
New Webinar Series! Proposals being accepted for Fire CAFÉ: Conversations Around Fire Ecology
New Webinar Series! Proposals being accepted for Fire CAFÉ: Conversations Around Fire Ecology

Fire CAFÉ webinars are 1 hour, online discussions hosted by the Association for Fire Ecology. We are accepting proposals now!

Read More →
AFE's Statement on Recent US Federal Actions:
AFE's Statement on Recent US Federal Actions:

We are dedicated to supporting the wildland fire community and making it clear that the global fire crisis will not be solved by lack of funding, resources, or people. Click to read AFE’s statement on recent US federal actions.

Read More →
FREE Online Smoke Course with Tall Timbers
FREE Online Smoke Course with Tall Timbers

Register for Tall Timbers FREE smoke course for two Category 1 Continuing Education Credits

Read More →
Congratulations 2024 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals
Congratulations 2024 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals

Congratulations to the individuals who were certified in 2024 through AFE’s Wildland Fire Professional Certification Program!

Read More →
4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference Recap
4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference Recap

We had a wonderful week in Santa Fe, New Mexico with 470 attendees at the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference!

Read More →
SCIENCEx Fire: Fuels, Smoke, and Post-Fire in the West
SCIENCEx Fire: Fuels, Smoke, and Post-Fire in the West

The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond.

Read More →
Support AFE on #GivingTuesday 2024
Support AFE on #GivingTuesday 2024

December 3 is #GivingTuesday and the start of AFE's End-of-Year Giving Campaign. There are several ways you can support our organization on this global day of giving!

Read More →
Letter of Support for the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024
Letter of Support for the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024

On behalf of the fire science community, the Association for Fire Ecology has sent a letter of support for the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024 to Senators and Representatives.

Read More →
Add Your Signature To Support The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024
Add Your Signature To Support The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024

The proposed legislation for the National Prescribed Fire Act (H.R. 8557/S. 4424) is a significant investment in US forests and contains critically needed policy changes for addressing the current wildfire crisis.

Read More →

fire ecology Journal

Featured
Research Highlight: Fire versus herbivory for oak woodland restoration
Research Highlight: Fire versus herbivory for oak woodland restoration

An article recently published in Fire Ecology examines using herbivory as a supplement to prescribed fire in areas with limitations.

Upcoming EVENTs

Featured
11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress / New Orleans, LA
Dec 2
11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress / New Orleans, LA

Save the date for the 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana!

SAFE Chapter News

Student and Chapter News
Welcome New 2025 SAFE Officers!
Welcome New 2025 SAFE Officers!

Welcome to the 2025 National SAFE Officers, Badri, Angie, Leo, and Mayowa! Thank you for voting to elect our 2025 to 2026 National SAFE Officer cohort.

Read More →
Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn Crew Programs
Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn Crew Programs

Want to learn more about student burn crews? Read Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn Crew Programs.

Read More →
Call for Student Proposals: California Fire Science Consortium Special Session at #FireCon25
Call for Student Proposals: California Fire Science Consortium Special Session at #FireCon25

The California Fire Science Consortium (CFSC) invites students to submit proposals for a special session at the upcoming AFE conference in Louisiana! Apply by May 10th.

Read More →

LATEST JOB POSTINGS

Jobs Posts
Engine Operator (2 positions)

The Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands through the Department of Natural Resources is hiring two seasonal 6-month wildland engine operator positions (one in Grand County and one in San Juan County).

Read More →
ND Prescribed Burn Specialist

Pheasants Forever (PF) in North Dakota is seeking qualified candidates for a Prescribed Burn Specialist position to promote, coordinate, and support the safe and effective use of prescribed fire on private and public lands across North Dakota.

Read More →
Scientist - Fire Ecology

Conduct and facilitate fire related research and monitoring projects, in coordination with Science, Statewide, and Regional Management Branches to support management objectives across multiple habitat types as the Fire Ecology Scientist with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Read More →
UC Cooperative Extension Specialist- Oak Woodland Stewardship

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist (UCCE) – Oak Woodland Stewardship at the Assistant rank.

Read More →

afe podcast: Fire Ecology Chats

Fire Ecology Chats
Episode 44: Fire versus herbivory for oak woodland restoration
Episode 44: Fire versus herbivory for oak woodland restoration

Gina Beebe and Lauren Pile Knapp discuss using herbivory as a supplement to prescribed fire in areas with limitations.

Read More →
Episode 43: Fire intensity effects on serotinous seed survival
Episode 43: Fire intensity effects on serotinous seed survival

Chika Tada, Ella Plumanns-Pouton, and Alexander Filkov discuss this unique experimental model that tests the fire component of plant species.

Read More →
Episode 42: Managing forward while looking back: reopening closed forests to open woodlands and savannas
Episode 42: Managing forward while looking back: reopening closed forests to open woodlands and savannas

Lauren Pile Knapp discusses how we can reopen closed forests in the eastern United States to woodlands and savannas, and reintroduce fire to those landscapes.

Read More →

AFE’s journal, Fire Ecology, publishes peer-reviewed articles on all ecological and management aspects relating to wildland fire. Freely access journal articles and get details about submitting a manuscript.

The journal is seeking applicants for Editor-in-Chief!