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USU trains the next generation of firefighters- The Utah Statesman
USU trains the next generation of firefighters- The Utah Statesman

The article interviews AFE member Brad Washa, assistant professor of wildland fire science at Utah State University, and Kyle Hamilton, USU SAFE President and fourth-year forest ecology and management student.

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Perspectives: Preparing the Next Generation Through Student Fire Associations
Perspectives: Preparing the Next Generation Through Student Fire Associations

Northern Rockies Fire Science Network talked with members of two SAFE organizations to get their perspectives on the benefits and potential of student fire associations in the region. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Melinda Adams
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Melinda Adams

Our speaker Dr. Melinda Adams is an accomplished fire science professional with advice to share with students on her career as a cultural fire practitioner and researcher.

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Benefits of National SAFE Officer Positions
Benefits of National SAFE Officer Positions

Our National SAFE Officer nominations will open March 17th, 2025 and close March 28th, 2025. We encourage you to nominate yourself or someone else!

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What are our SAFE Chapters up to?
What are our SAFE Chapters up to?

During the 2025 SAFE All-Chapter meeting our attending chapters shared updates on what they have accomplished this year and what future projects we can look forward to.

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SAFE All-Chapter Meeting 2025
SAFE All-Chapter Meeting 2025

Join the national SAFE officers on February 6th, 2025 at 3pm PT for the SAFE All-Chapter meeting!

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SAFE Grant Applications for 2025 are OPEN!
SAFE Grant Applications for 2025 are OPEN!

Apply today to earn up to $1,000 in funds for your SAFE chapter! Applications due February 16th, 2025.

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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!