Call for Presentations
Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire and Wildland Fire Safety Summit
International Association of Wildland Fire
Deadline: December 1, 2014

The International Association of Wildland Fire is accepting abstracts for presentation at the Human Dimensions of Wildland Fire conference and International Wildland Fire Safety Summit to be held April 20-24 in Boise, Idaho. Submission of oral and poster presentations on topics such as managing uncertainty, mitigating fire risk, firefighter wellness, and crew dynamics will be accepted. For a full list of topics and to submit your presentation online, visit the call for presentations page.


Call for Applications
Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: December 5, 2014

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for its Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. AFG grants are available to help firefighters and other first responders purchase equipment, vehicles, training, and other needed resources. For full grant information, application guidance, and a list of items eligible to be purchased using grant funds, visit the FEMA grant website.


Call for Articles
Climate Change, Disasters, and Displacement
Forced Migration Review
Deadline: January 12, 2015

The editors of Forced Migration Review are accepting are accepting practice-oriented articles of 2,500 words or less that discuss the linkages between climate change, disasters, and displacement. Accepted articles will appear in the May 2015 issue of the review. For more detailed information on what the editors are looking for and submission guidelines, visit the publication website.