ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP International Association of Wildland Fire
The International Association of Wildland Fire unites, leads, and influences international and regional wildland fire management through its global networks of knowledge and learning, its international partnerships, and its community of committed members.
The IAWF is built on the belief that an understanding of fire is vital for natural and cultural resource management: for firefighter safety for community preparedness and protection for harmonious interaction between people and their environment
Global networks, international partners, connected wildland fire communities
Knowledge and Learning
Leadership and Networks
Diverse Membership
Creating networks to share knowledge and lessonslearned across sectors, fields and disciplines that connects the global wildland fire community.
Providing regional and international leadership and impact through partnerships that leverage the expertise of IAWF’s networks.
Uniting a diverse and geographically dispersed wildland fire community through membership and communications.
Supporting our members in global wildland fire management, operations, research and policy across fire and climate change, environment, economics, sustainability, people and communities, government, education, technology, innovation, Indigenous cultures, and public safety.
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OUR HISTORY Established in 1990 as a non-profit professional association with founding goals: To represent the global wildfire community To support wildland fire professionals and practitioners worldwide with knowledge on natural resource management To create a network of professionals and practitioners who work in planning, managing, executing, studying, educating, and administering wildland fires
KNOWLEDGE AND LEADERSHIP Annual Awards in fire management, early career, science, operations and safety Annual Scholarships for students in masters and doctoral degrees A formal Mentoring Program that matches early career members with senior leaders in the sector
GLOBAL NETWORK Current Board Directors from Canada, USA, Ireland, UK, Portugal, Australia, and South Africa
MEMBERSHIP IN 33 COUNTRIES
A membership base of practitioners, researchers, students, community leaders, educators, government officers, and private industry Regular conferences with concurrent global venues, programs, and audiences, with 300+ delegates in each venue plus online Industry support through sponsorship, trade booths, and networking opportunities at every conference Marketing and promotional opportunities in Wildfire Magazine, Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation, and Dispatch
ACTIVITIES International conference schedule that includes regular events on fire management strategy and policy, smoke, science and operations, human dimensions and safety Global conference locations including Canada, USA, Australia, Ireland, France, Europe Strong partnerships and MOUs with major global fire organizations Regular webinars and educational events with international partners
PUBLICATIONS International Journal of Wildland Fire The world’s leading fire science journal for 35 years – International Journal of Wildland Fire
Wildfire Magazine The only dedicated quarterly publication for wildland fire professionals for 33 years Wildfire Magazine
Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation Online wildfire news and resources
Dispatch E-newsletter for member news, upcoming events, appointments
Issue Papers Climate Change Prescribed Burning Mental Health and Wellbeing Extreme Fires International Cooperation Changes in Fire Suppression Tactics Competing Priorities and Demands
JOIN US! BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIG IN WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Organizational Membership signifies your commitment to fostering growth, leadership and knowledge in global wildland fire management. Your membership support contributes to funding outreach activities and programs, networking and mentoring, and innovation and safety in industry and wildland fire science.
$500/YEAR Non-Profit, Small Business, Academic/Educational Institutions Company logo displayed on IAWF website with link to company website Company logo displayed on monthly Dispatch newsletter 10% discount on an exhibit booth at IAWF hosted conferences 10% discount on advertising in Wildfire Magazine, Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation
$10,000/YEAR Sustaining Member Company logo displayed on IAWF website with link to company website Company logo displayed on monthly Dispatch newsletter 25% discount on an exhibit booth at IAWF hosted conferences, first choice on booth position. 40% discount on advertising in Wildfire Magazine Ongoing advertising on Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation One sponsored article per year in Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation, and Dispatch
Become an Organizational Member
$2,500/YEAR Supporting Member Company logo displayed on IAWF website with link to company website Company logo displayed on monthly Dispatch newsletter 20% discount on an exhibit booth at IAWF hosted conferences 20% discount on advertising in Wildfire Magazine, Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation One sponsored article per year in Dispatch
$25,000/YEAR Patron Member Company logo displayed on IAWF website with link to company website Company logo displayed on monthly Dispatch newsletter Company logo displayed as a sponsor at IAWF hosted conferences 50% discount on an exhibit booth at IAWF hosted conferences, first choice on booth position One advertisement in each edition of Wildfire Magazine (quarterly) Ongoing advertisement on Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation for a year One sponsored article per year in Wildfire Today and Fire Aviation, and Dispatch Opportunity to provide a webinar or training
* All prices in US Dollars Membership Prospectus 2025
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www.iawfonline.org (406) 625-7059 1235 North Ave. W., Missoula, Montana 59801 execdir@iawfonline.org
International Association of Wildland Fire The IAWF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional association representing members of the global wildland fire community.