This organization seeks to protect American forests from climate change, forest fires, and other challenges. Visit its Web site to learn more.
American Forests
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC, 20005-4079
Tel: (202) 737-1944
Fax: (202) 737-2457
https://www.americanforests.org
Visit the association’s Web site to learn more about its publications, mentoring program, and graduate-level scholarships for students studying wildland fire or wildland fire-related topics.
International Association of Wildland Fire
(IAWF)
1235 North Avenue West
Missoula, MT, 59801-6601
Tel: (406) 625-7059
https://www.iawfonline.org
The NASF is a nonprofit organization composed of the directors of forestry agencies in the states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
National Association of State Foresters
(NASF)
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 387
Washington, DC, 20001-1512
Tel: (202) 624-5415
Fax: (202) 624-5407
Email: nasf@stateforesters.org
https://www.stateforesters.org
For information on training and fire prevention, contact
National Fire Academy
(NFA)
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD, 21727-8920
Tel: (800) 238‑3358
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa
For information on careers in fire protection, contact
National Fire Protection Association
Wildfire Division
Quincy, MA, 02169-7471
Tel: (800) 344-3555
Tel 2: (617) 770-3000
Fax: (800) 593-NFPA
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire
The NIFC is the nation’s support center for wildland firefighting.
National Interagency Fire Center
(NIFC)
3833 S. Development Avenue
Boise, ID, 83705-5354
Tel: (208) 387-5512
https://www.nifc.gov
For information on careers in forestry, contact
Society of American Foresters
(SAF)
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 315
Washington, DC, 20037-1892
Tel: (866) 897-8720
Tel 2: (202) 938-3910
Fax: (202) 938-3911
Email: membership@safnet.org
https://www.eforester.org
The U.S. Forest Service is a major employer of forest fire prevention specialists. Visit its Web site for more information on U.S. forests and careers in the field.
U.S. Forest Service
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20250-0003
Tel: (800) 832-1355
https://www.fs.usda.gov
For information on opportunities for women in firefighting, contact
Women in Fire
1707 Ibis Drive
Buffalo, MN, 55313-5652
Tel: (763) 595-1207
Email: staff@womeninfire.org
https://www.womeninfire.org
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