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Association for Fire Ecology

About
Welcome to AFE
Mission
Fire Ecology
Cultural Fire
TEK Statement
Code of Ethics
Board and Staff
Committees
Bylaws
History
Annual Reports
Membership
Join/Renew
Member Login
Member Directory
Benefits
Fire Interest Groups
Subscribe
donate
Students
SAFE Overview
Studying Fire
National SAFE Officers
SAFE Chapters
Student Webinars
Student and Chapter News
Events
Calendar
Trainings
Webinars
Past Conference Resources
Programs
Awards and Tributes
Certification
Mentoring Futures
Scholarships and Grants
Statements and Position Papers
World of Wildland Fire
Journal
Fire Ecology Journal
Fire Ecology Chats - Podcast
Associate Editors
Resources
AFE News and Updates
Jobs Board
Wildland Fire Links
Photo Gallery
Store
Contact
Search
October 2, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
2025 AFE Photo Contest

We’re holding a photo contest in conjunction with the 2025 Fire Congress!

2025 AFE Photo Contest
September 17, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
Strengthening Wildfire Resilience: ...

Contribute to an international study on wildfire resilience, which is gathering place-based insights into the opportunities and challenges of building resilience across fire-prone regions worldwide.

Strengthening Wildfire Resilience: International Practices - Survey
September 17, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
New Book: A Beautifully Burned Forest

A Beautifully Burned Forest: Learning to Celebrate Severe Forest Fire by Dr. Richard Hutto explores the beauty and ecological importance of severe fire.

New Book: A Beautifully Burned Forest
August 11, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
Novel Fire Regimes Issue in Philosophical ...

A recent issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B delves into novel fire regimes under human influence and climate change.

Novel Fire Regimes Issue in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B
August 11, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce ...

A recording of The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce Development and Education panel from the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference has been uploaded.

The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce Development and Education Panel Recording
Administrative Director
March 5, 2021

USGS’ First Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan

Administrative Director
March 5, 2021
USGS’ First Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is very pleased to announce that their first Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) has been published and is now available.

Administrative Director
February 18, 2021

The new fire professional – confident, capable and prepared

Administrative Director
February 18, 2021
The new fire professional – confident, capable and prepared

Read an article recently published in Wildfire Magazine by recent SAFE President, Lars Filson.

Administrative Director
January 29, 2021

Congratulations 2020 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals

Administrative Director
January 29, 2021
Congratulations 2020 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals

Congratulations to the individuals who were certified in 2020 through AFE’s Wildland Fire Professional Certification Program!

Administrative Director
November 9, 2020

EPA Grant Opportunity: Research Effects of Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure

Administrative Director
November 9, 2020
EPA Grant Opportunity: Research Effects of Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure

Funds Available from US EPA to Research Effects of Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure

Administrative Director
November 5, 2020

2019 Fire Congress Video

Administrative Director
November 5, 2020
2019 Fire Congress Video

Check out this new video highlighting the 2019 Fire Congress and AFE!

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Administrative Director
November 3, 2020

Fire Across Boundaries Webinar Recordings

Administrative Director
November 3, 2020
Fire Across Boundaries Webinar Recordings

The recordings of the Fire Across Boundaries webinars hosted with the Pau Costa Foundation are now available for viewing.

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Administrative Director
October 9, 2020

Virtual Fire Ecology Film Festival

Administrative Director
October 9, 2020
Virtual Fire Ecology Film Festival

We are excited to be co-hosting a virtual film festival in October with the Pau Costa Foundation! View the films and vote by Oct 20.

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Administrative Director
September 25, 2020

New Mentoring Futures Program

Administrative Director
September 25, 2020
New Mentoring Futures Program

Look to the future and join our new mentoring program as a mentee or mentor!

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Administrative Director
September 11, 2020

Accepting Nominations for 2020 AFE Awards

Administrative Director
September 11, 2020
Accepting Nominations for 2020 AFE Awards

Help us recognize leaders in the field of fire ecology and management by submitting a nomination for an AFE Award in 2020!

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Marcia Volk
August 19, 2020

AFE Certification News

Marcia Volk
August 19, 2020
AFE Certification News

Lots of Certification News! Deadline Extended to October 1, New Re-certification Program, and New Fuels Certifications

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