January, 2026 โ Recently the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced the expansion of FirstNetโs operational capacity and coverage with the addition of new sites for
Author: Jeremy Craft, President, Western Fire Chiefs Association I am excited to share a landmark win for firefighters and first responders nationwide. On December 19,
The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) announced that Mark Niemeyer has been unanimously selected by the Board of Directors to serve as the organizationโs next
KAPALUA, MAUI โ During the Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association annual conference today, first responders in Hawaii joined Maui County Fire Chief Brad Ventura and local
The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Stationwise, Inc., a forward-thinking technology company revolutionizing staffing and scheduling solutions
Author: Mark Niemeyer, President of the Board for the Western Fire Chiefs Association Mark your calendars for March 12-13, 2026โbecause the Western Fire Chiefs Association
The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) wants to express our condolences to the Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County firefighters who were heinously killed and injured on
Authors: Mark Niemeyer, President of the Board for the Western Fire Chiefs Association; Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief for the Orange County Fire Authority; Mike Morgan,
Author: Jeff Griffin, Executive Director of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association This yearโs theme, “The Great Leadership Challenge: Leading a Culture of Change,” will focus
Author: Mark Niemeyer, President, Western Fire Chiefs Association As wildfires continue to devastate areas of Southern California, the urgent need for coordinated action has never
