WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2025 — Chet Wade, communications director for Partners in Wildfire Prevention, released the following statement ahead of today’s House Natural Resources Committee Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing titled “Fix Our Forests: Advancing Innovative Technologies to Improve Forest Management and Prevent Wildfires”: “Americans now experience peak wildfire season earlier and longer than in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 13, 2025 — Today, Chet Wade, communications director for Partners in Wildfire Prevention, released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s recent executive order on wildfire prevention measures: “Partners in Wildfire Prevention is encouraged by the Trump administration’s commitment to making wildfire prevention a priority. More than 29,000 wildfires have been recorded […]
By Emma Penrod Daily Energy Insider on June 4, 2025: …. Other speakers at the conference echoed Taiclet’s calls for federal action, with outgoing EEI chair Maria Pope, president and CEO of Portland General Electric, arguing that the industry needs a federal backstop against catastrophic wildfire losses, and Eric Grey, EEI’s vice president of government […]
By Chet Wade RealClearEnergy on May 29, 2025: Wildfire Awareness Month might be coming to a close, but it is still critical that the focus remains on a coordinated, federal response to wildfires. With wildfire season in full effect and some states already experiencing dangerous wildfires, there’s never been a more pivotal moment for leaders […]
Coalition Communications Director Chet Wade recently joined We Stand for Energy’s The Current podcast to discuss the Partners in Wildfire Prevention coalition launch and mission. Listen to the podcast HERE.
By Kim Riley Daily Energy Insider on May 7, 2025: With wildfires scorching more than 8.8 million acres across the United States last year alone, the newly launched Partners in Wildfire Prevention (PWP) plans to turn awareness into action amid a growing national crisis. Launched May 7 during Wildfire Preparedness Month, the coalition brings together […]
By Grace Yarrow and Jordan Wolman Excerpt from POLITICO PRO Morning Agriculture on May 7, 2025: …. First in MA — Newbies in the forest: FOFA will also get backing from a new group launching today: Partners in Wildfire Prevention. The group —a coalition of businesses, labor groups and community organizations — will be delivering […]
Newly formed organization calls for a comprehensive national strategy to prevent and respond to wildfires .