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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
Partner Webinar Series
Past Conference Resources
Programs
Awards
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
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May 19, 2025
Hannah Hull
USU trains the next generation of firefighters- ...

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.

USU trains the next generation of firefighters- The Utah Statesman
May 9, 2025
Hannah Hull
Perspectives: Preparing the Next Generation ...

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. 

Perspectives: Preparing the Next Generation Through Student Fire Associations
April 25, 2025
Hannah Hull
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.

Welcome New 2025 SAFE Officers!
April 21, 2025
Hannah Hull
Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn ...

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

Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn Crew Programs
April 14, 2025
Hannah Hull
Call for Student Proposals: California Fire ...

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.

Call for Student Proposals: California Fire Science Consortium Special Session at #FireCon25
Hannah Hull
May 19, 2025

USU trains the next generation of firefighters- The Utah Statesman

Hannah Hull
May 19, 2025
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.

Hannah Hull
May 9, 2025

Perspectives: Preparing the Next Generation Through Student Fire Associations

Hannah Hull
May 9, 2025
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. 

Tagged: Studying Fire

Hannah Hull
April 25, 2025

Welcome New 2025 SAFE Officers!

Hannah Hull
April 25, 2025
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.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
April 21, 2025

Passing the Torch: An Overview of Student Burn Crew Programs

Hannah Hull
April 21, 2025
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.

Tagged: Studying Fire

Hannah Hull
April 14, 2025

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

Hannah Hull
April 14, 2025
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.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
April 4, 2025

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Melinda Adams

Hannah Hull
April 4, 2025
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.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
March 12, 2025

Benefits of National SAFE Officer Positions

Hannah Hull
March 12, 2025
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!

Hannah Hull
March 3, 2025

What are our SAFE Chapters up to?

Hannah Hull
March 3, 2025
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.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
January 27, 2025

SAFE All-Chapter Meeting 2025

Hannah Hull
January 27, 2025
SAFE All-Chapter Meeting 2025

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

Hannah Hull
January 27, 2025

SAFE Grant Applications for 2025 are OPEN!

Hannah Hull
January 27, 2025
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.

Hannah Hull
December 10, 2024

2024 Student Poster Contest Winners

Hannah Hull
December 10, 2024
2024 Student Poster Contest Winners

3 students had award-winning posters at the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference.

Hannah Hull
November 3, 2024

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mary Lata

Hannah Hull
November 3, 2024
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mary Lata

Our speaker Dr. Mary Lata is an accomplished fire science professional with advice to share with students on beginning a government career in fire ecology.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
October 4, 2024

Speaker Spotlight: Jose Iniguez and Tom Swetnam

Hannah Hull
October 4, 2024
Speaker Spotlight: Jose Iniguez and Tom Swetnam

Our speakers Dr. Jose Iniguez and Dr. Tom Swetnam are accomplished fire science professionals with advice to share with students on beginning a career in tree-ring fire science.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
September 9, 2024

Why Should You Join SAFE?

Hannah Hull
September 9, 2024
Why Should You Join SAFE?

SAFE is the student organized section of the Association for Fire Ecology.

Tagged: Chapters, Studying Fire

Hannah Hull
July 11, 2024

2023 SAFE Chapter Grants

Hannah Hull
July 11, 2024
2023 SAFE Chapter Grants

A total of $5,190 has been awarded by AFE to 9 SAFE chapters! All funds will directly support the training and learning opportunities of SAFE chapters. Follow AFE on social media for updates on how SAFE chapters spend their grant funds.

Tagged: Chapters

Hannah Hull
July 9, 2024

2024 Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Hannah Hull
July 9, 2024
2024 Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

AFE is pleased to award two students with the Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship in 2024.

Tagged: Harrison Scholarship

Administrative Director
August 29, 2023

2023 Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Administrative Director
August 29, 2023
2023 Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

AFE is pleased to award two students with the Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship in 2023.

Tagged: Harrison Scholarship

Administrative Director
February 27, 2023

AFE Student and Early-Career Connections

Administrative Director
February 27, 2023
AFE Student and Early-Career Connections

New online series for students and recent graduates

Tagged: Chapters

Administrative Director
January 17, 2023

2023 Student Opportunities

Administrative Director
January 17, 2023
2023 Student Opportunities

Check out several exciting opportunities for students on the horizon!

Tagged: Chapters

Administrative Director
November 28, 2022

Harrison Scholarship Recipients Present at International Conference

Administrative Director
November 28, 2022
Harrison Scholarship Recipients Present at International Conference

Recipients of the Harrison Scholarship presented their research at the Fire Ecology Across Boundaries Conference.

Tagged: Harrison Scholarship

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