ABOUT WFCA

The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) supports, promotes, and develops Chief Officers in the ten states that comprise the Western Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and furthers the interests of prevention, control, and mitigation of fire, life safety, and all hazards in our region.

WFCA Mission:  To pursue the protection of life and property by leadership, education, and support for its members and affiliate organizations.  

WFCA Member Committment: To support its members by providing the following quality products and services: 

  • The Daily Dispatch
  • Fire Service Bookstore 
  • Fire-Rescue GPO
  • Association Management
  • National Fire Service Library    

Recent News

6/29/2009

  

WFCA Sprinkler Resolution & Position Statement
The Western Fire Chiefs Association adopts the position that all new construction, including one and two-family dwellings, should be built with fire sprinklers installed to protect the public, fire se Read More...

6/26/2009

  

WFCA Adopts Resolution in Support of Ready, Set, Go
On June 25, 2009, The Western Fire Chiefs Association Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 09-02 "Statement of Support for Ready, Set, Go".  The Ready, Set, Go Program encourages fire pre Read More...

6/25/2009

  

President Obama Approves New SAFER Rules
 President Obama today approved new rules that govern how fire departments can use funding from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, an important change du Read More...