This page offers a useful overview of the latest research, news and updates from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Research Division. Their work relates to how fire interacts with the built and natural environments as well as fire safety engineering, fire fighting, fire investigation, and more. Read More

This guide covers types of mutual aid agreements, key elements (including insurance and workers compensation), and key elements of operational plans. A valuable resource for those looking to establish mutual aid agreements. Read More

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) maintains a comprehensive list of state departments that can help you locate the agency working with insurance in your state. Some states, like Washington and California, maintain wildfire-specific resources as well and most states have support resources available for consumers. Some states, such as New Mexico and Colorado, issue notices, advisories, or fire-specific information for consumers which can... Read More

The following are updated minimum standards and guidelines for developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) in Colorado. Read More

A good example of consolidated recovery resources for impacted community members. Spanish translation available. While most resources are specific to the Marshall Fire, a few are more broadly applicable to Colorado or the nation. Read More

This resource from the National Volunteer Firefighter Council contains free resources for fire and EMS departments for recruitment initiatives as well as resources for community members seeking volunteer response opportunities. Read More

This 96-page guide from the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster coalition covers disasters and long term recovery, organizing a long term recovery group, disaster case management, volunteer management, communications and more. Read More

This article describes lessons learned from two Indigenous Fire Workshops that brought together cultural fire practitioners, researchers, agency and NGO representatives, and members of the public to learn about the use and benefits of cultural burning in California. Full Citation: Christopher Adlam, Diana Almendariz, Ron W. Goode, Deniss J.Martinez & Beth Rose Middleton (2022) Keepers... Read More

This site contains descriptions of previously funded Joint Chiefs’ projects as well as announcements of current funding opportunities. “The Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership enables NRCS and the Forest Service to collaborate with agricultural producers and forest landowners to invest in conservation and restoration at a big enough scale to make a difference. Working in... Read More

The Alerts, Warnings, and Notifications (AWN) Program Planning Toolkit is designed to aid alerting authorities and alert originators at federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels in the development of mature alerting programs using customized resources, best practices, and program templates. Read More