Wildfire PREsponse: Closing the Gap With Mitigation

July 8, 2025

While many people think wildfires mainly impact the western portion of the U.S., the reality is that they occur all over the country and at any time of the year. This spring saw large wildfire incidents in New York, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, among other states. This article for Domestic Preparedness Journal by NVFC Wildland Fire Assessment Program Advocate Mark Howell, delves into initiatives that help fire departments and communities prepare before a wildfire strikes.