• Fueling Collaboration: Storms and Strategy: Understanding the Impacts of Hurricanes on Wildfire and Prescribed Fire in the Southeast

    Hurricanes and tropical systems are powerful forces that continue to shape the landscape of the  U.S. While much attention has been given to the immediate post-storm impacts, the influence of these large-scale weather events on prescribed fire and wildfire management remains underexplored. From altering fuel loads and fuel arrangement, to reshaping access and burn windows,...

  • 2026 TN-KY Wildland Fire Academy

    Academy Location: Tennessee Fire Service & Codes Academy, 2161 Unionville Deason Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020 Important Dates (subject to change):  June 20, 2025: Course schedule postedJuly 7, 2025: Nominations...

  • TN-KY Wildland Fire Academy

    Full information: https://www.sawfit.org/tn-ky-wildland-fire-academy June 20, 2025: Course schedule postedJuly 7, 2025: Nominations openSeptember 12, 2025: Nominations closeOctober 10, 2025: Selection letters deliveredJanuary 9, 2026: Waitlists close/Lunch purchases end Academy LocationTennessee...

  • Fueling Collaboration: Reframing the Ecology of Fire in Eastern United States ‘Old Growth’ Forest Ecosystems

    Join us for this discussion exploring the complex relationship between fire and ‘old growth’ forests in the eastern United States. This event will bring together researchers and land managers to share diverse perspectives and experiences related to the fire ecology, history, and management practices of old/mature forests in the region. Panelists will critically examine the...