http://wildfiremag.com/ en-us http://wildfiremag.com/pub-ed/wildfire-mitigation-results-201003 State managers agree that a multifaceted approach is the most effective method for reducing the risk of wildfire to homes. Within that context, CWPPs, regulations, homeowner assistance and public education are deemed most effective, with risk assessments, Firewise Communities and fuel breaks also receiving high marks. pub-ed Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://wildfiremag.com/wui/wildland-response-training-201003 Although wildland fires are not a major threat in Germany, the country does face numerous grass and crop field fires, as well as about 2,000 forest fires per year. However, its urban and rural fire departments have little to no training for fighting these fires. wui Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://wildfiremag.com/command/wildfire-vacancies-201003 There are three vacancies on the Editorial Advisory Board for Wildfire magazine. We are looking for self-motivated, energetic (even if it's caffeine-induced) people who have expertise in some realm of wildland fire and are ready to set the world on "fire." command Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://wildfiremag.com/command/keep-employees-satisfied-201003 Effective leaders must pay serious attention to people's satisfaction, particularly if they want to attract a new generation of young workers to their organizations, keep them around and prepare them to lead the organization. command Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT http://wildfiremag.com/command/iawf-new-directors-201003 The incoming directors are: David Ganz, The Nature Conservancy Climate Change Group, Oakland, Calif.; Alan Goodwin, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Bendingo, Australia; David Moore, Glendale (Ohio) Fire Department; and Ron Steffens, Green Mountain College, Vermont. command Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT