Nov./Dec. 2011
Cover Story
The Wallow Fire: A Ruinous Burn
By Steve Pyne
While the Wallow Fire was becoming the largest recorded fire in Arizona history, fire historian Steve Pyne was asked to comment on its significance, particularly given that the fire burned on the centennial of the Weeks Act, which established the matrix for America's modern fire establishment....
From the President's Desk
An Idea Whose Time has Come — Again
By Chuck Bushey
General economic distress has continued for the last few years. A public works program could provide training and employment while emphasizing natural resource programs....
Thoughts on Leadership
Choose Your Role Models Carefully
By Mike DeGrosky
Many new leaders emulate the behaviors and habits of leaders that have influenced them. Be careful when choosing your leadership role models....
Wildfire Online
Check out the latest Wildfire exclusives online
"Big Plane, Little Plane or No Plane At All?" by Bill Arsenault; "IC Liability in the WUI" by Don Oaks; "Volunteerism Counts on Australia's Firelines" by Michael Hill...
IAWF News
IAWF Establishes the Distinguished Service Award
Dr. William T. Sommers is the first recipient of the IAWF Distinguished Service Award....
IAWF Seeks Nominations for its Ember Award
The IAWF is accepting nominations for its Ember Award for Excellence in Wildland Fire Science....
IAWF Board Member Recognized for Innovative Program
IAWF board member Sandra Williams received the 2011 Bronze Smokey Bear award....
IAWF Board Member Appointed Professor
IAWF Board Member Marty Alexander has been appointed Professor in the Dept. of Wildland Resources at Utah State University....
International Journal of Wildland Fire - 20th Anniversary Year
The sixth issue of the International Journal of Wildland Fire in this anniversary year has as its feature paper "Prescribed burning: how can it work to conserve the things we value?"...
Upcoming IAWF Events
Event information on: 3rd Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire Conference....
Make a Safer Tomorrow
By Sandra Williams, Chair, Editorial Advisory Board
To those of you who have taken time to turn your thoughts, ideas and projects into an article for Wildfire magazine — thank you!...
