Foresters & Fire Wardens

05/01/2025

Day 1 of the 93rd Annual Wildland Fire Training & Safety Conference kicked off with two valuable presentations - US Army General (Ret) Austin Scott Miller opened up, followed by a discussion about the lessons learned during the 2025 Southern CA Wildfires.

04/11/2025

The 93rd Annual Wildland Fire Training and Safety Conference will be held May 1-2, 2025 in Oak Glen, CA. Register today to save your seat!

The Southern California Association of Foresters and Fire Wardens (SCAFFW) brings together close to two hundred people from different fire protection agencies for a two-day training and safety conference.

05/02/2024

It’s a beautiful day and a great turnout at Day 1 of the 92nd Annual Wildland Fire Training & Safety Conference!!

04/09/2024

We're less than a month out from the 92nd Annual Wildland Fire Training & Safety Conference! It's happening May 2nd & 3rd in Oak Glen, CA. Learn more and sign up today at

The Southern California Association of Foresters and Fire Wardens (SCAFFW) brings together close to two hundred people from different fire protection agencies for a two-day training and safety conference.

02/28/2024

Get ready for the 92nd Annual Wildland Fire Training and Safety Conference. This year, the conference will be held May 2nd & 3rd in Oak Glen, CA. We have an exciting lineup of presenters and speakers. Save your seat today!
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The Southern California Association of Foresters and Fire Wardens (SCAFFW) brings together close to two hundred people from different fire protection agencies for a two-day training and safety conference.

06/07/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Motschall, former Southern California Association of Foresters and Fire Wardens Director from the San Bernardino NF. George passed away in his sleep, after having several stents put in over the past few months.

His services are scheduled for Friday, June 16th at 10:30AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Yucaipa (12449 California St, Yucaipa, CA 92399).
Following the service, a luncheon will be held at 11:30AM at the church, then a grave side service at 2:00PM at Redlands Memorial Cemetery (1540 Alessandro Rd, Redlands, CA 92373).

05/09/2023

Another successful Wildland Fire Training & Safety Conference wrapped up last week, thanks to some great work by our Board of Directors.

Special thank-you to our outgoing President Curt Schwarm, and welcome to our incoming President Dave Fowler. Can’t wait until next year!! 🌲🔥🧑‍🚒

05/05/2023

After breakfast, we reviewed the 2023 Fire Season Outlook with David Gombers, NWS Oxnard Fire Weather Program Manager, and Drew Smith, Assist, Chief Los Angeles Co, Fire Dept. followed by a presentation on the Wildland Fire Threat Integration Center from CAL FIRE Assist. Chief Tim Chavez, then Mike DeLeo, CAL FIRE BC BDU, presented a touching story on Healing through Service, "A journey through addiction & trauma."

05/05/2023

The 91st Annual Wildland Fire Training & Safety Conference kicked off yesterday with a great turnout - Day 2 is now in full swing!

05/05/2023

The day's last presentation was a powerfully moving story of the ORC Handcrew Santiago Fire Burnover by Doug and Dylan Van Iwaarden, Orange County Fire Authority.

05/04/2023

After lunch, Fire Captain OCFA (retired) Jeff Hughes gave a sobering talk about the Science of Exposure for wildland firefighters and Cancer. AG Pass/Large Animal Removal with Anthony Stornetta, Deputy Chief Santa Barbara Co. Fire Dept. and a presentation on the Extended Attack Index, by Joaquin Ramirez.