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By Chet Wade The Washington Times on December 16, 2025 Now that Congress is back in business, it should prioritize long-overdue legislation to help protect Americans against the further devastation of wildfires. Fortunately, there is broadly supported bipartisan legislation, the Fix Our Forests Act, ready for approval. Our country’s current approach to wildfire prevention is […]
By The Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times on December 9, 2025 Suppose you’re looking to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, the world’s leading cause of death. You might opt for a healthier diet, exercise, or a prescription drug to lower your cholesterol levels. Your first impulse is likely not to think about […]
Member in Focus: Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Partners in Wildfire Prevention is a coalition of organizations from various industries, regions, and sectors committed to raising awareness about the growing wildfire crisis and advocating for a coordinated, national response to wildfires. Our broad and diverse membership underscores that wildfires are a national issue. To understand how grid modernization relates to wildfire resilience, the […]
By Chet Wade The Durango Herald on October 31, 2025 Communities in every corner of the country – especially those in Western Colorado – have felt the heavy consequences of intense wildfire seasons. Bipartisan legislation like the Fix Our Forests Act can help address some of the core issues states are facing, including federal land […]
By Kim Riley Daily Energy Insider on October 21, 2025 U.S. Senate committee members on Tuesday approved a bipartisan bill supported by electric utilities that would streamline the process for vegetation management near power lines, helping to reduce wildfire risks and infrastructure damage. The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee voted 18-5 to advance […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 20, 2025 — Today, Partners in Wildfire Prevention issued the following statement ahead of the markup of the Fix Our Forests Act in the Senate: “Partners in Wildfire Prevention applauds the Senate for prioritizing the markup of key wildfire legislation like the Fix Our Forests Act. This bipartisan legislation is critical for […]
By Bob Roper Wildfire Today on October 10, 2025 Wildland firefighters are facing a formidable battle, coping with labor shortages during one of the most intense fire seasons in recent years. As a California firefighter for over 45 years — including 15 years as Ventura County Fire Protection District chief and Nevada State Forester — I know […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2025 — Partners in Wildfire Prevention Communications Director Chet Wade issued the following statement during National Fire Prevention Week: “With more than 50,000 wildfires recorded this year, comprehensive action is needed to confront the growing wildfire crisis. American communities in every corner of the country are continuing to face dangerous wildfires, […]
Member in Focus: The Latino Coalition Partners in Wildfire Prevention is a coalition of organizations from various industries, regions, and sectors committed to raising awareness about the growing wildfire crisis and advocating for a coordinated, national response to wildfires. Our broad and diverse membership demonstrates how wildfires are truly a national issue that require a […]