Partners in Wildfire Prevention Urges Action During Fire Prevention Week

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, […]

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How Latino Communities Are Facing the Wildfire Crisis 

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 […]

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On Public Lands Day, Congress Urged to Confront Wildfire Threats

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2025 — Partners in Wildfire Prevention Communications Director Chet Wade issued the following statement in advance of National Public Lands Day:  “Our nation’s public lands are a treasured resource for our country, and we need to make sure that we are protecting our public lands, parks, and forests from the threat of […]

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Advancing Wildfire Preparedness Through Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Member in Focus: Preppr.ai  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 and require a national solution.   […]

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Partners in Wildfire Prevention Evaluates New Executive Actions to Increase Wildfire Preparedness

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2025 — Partners in Wildfire Prevention Communications Director Chet Wade issued the following statement regarding the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service by the Departments of Interior and Agriculture, as part of the implementation of Executive Order 14308, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response: “As a coalition, we are encouraged […]

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Partners in Wildfire Prevention Comments on Impending Wildfire Executive Actions

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2025 — Partners in Wildfire Prevention Communications Director Chet Wade issued the following statement as the U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Forest Service reach the 90-day deadline set by Executive Order 14308, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response:   “As wildfires grow in intensity, frequency, and reach across every region of […]

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How Strengthening the Energy Grid Can Support Wildfire Resilience

Member in Focus: Grid Forward 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 and require a national […]

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Wildfires Are a National Issue. Science and Evidence-Based Policy Can Help.  

Member in Focus: Federation of American Scientists  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 and require […]

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U.S. Wildfire Count Reaches Recent Record Levels as Peak Season Approaches

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 […]

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