First, Put Out the Fire!
Restore active management to our Nation’s forests.
Empower people. Protect forests. Restore trust.
About National Wildfire Alliance
Who We Are
The National Wildfire Alliance (NWA) is an independent organization dedicated to research, transparency, and public accountability in wildfire policy, land management, and community safety.
We serve as a trusted public reference, providing credible, fact-based analysis that helps journalists, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders navigate complex wildfire issues with clarity and confidence.
Mission & Purpose
Our mission is to strengthen public understanding of wildfire policy and management through rigorous research, transparent reporting, and community-centered insight. We believe informed discourse and full transparency leads to better outcomes for forests and communities alike.
Our Priorities
Real solutions require truth and accountability. We bring attention to the political and financial systems shaping wildfire management while elevating community-led prevention strategies that keep green forests alive and growing for future generations.
Stop “Let Burn” Fires
End “managed wildfire for resource benefits” tactics and policy.
First, Put Out The Fire!
Immediately extinguish all wildfires. Promote wildfire education. Build safe communities.
Remove Hazardous Fuels
Remove the hazardous fuels build up from “Let Burn” and other wildfires.
Restore Active Management
Return active forest management practices to reduce wildfire risk and restore public safety for the benefit of this and future generations.
News
First, Put Out The Fire!
Decisions, budgets, delays, and incentives shape every wildfire outcome. Here’s what the public deserves to know.
Fuel Load Mismanagement
Centuries of disruption to land stewardship have created dangerous conditions.
Delayed Response & Decisions
Fire response and suppression are shaped by funding, policy, and outdated systems.
Financial & Political Incentives
Billions are made while communities lose homes, forests, and lives.