Events

The United Aerial Firefighters Association is excited to announce the opening of registration for our Second Annual Conference this November 13-14 in Boise, Idaho. These two full days of networking and collaboration are your best opportunity to ensure your organization has a seat at the table as industry stakeholders debrief this year's fire season, learn about industry innovations, and plan for the future of aerial firefighting. In addition to the highly-anticipated after action review sessions with representatives from Federal and State land management agencies and asset type breakouts, this year will feature our first-ever aerial firefighting exhibit showcase for members and non-members to present their latest products, services, and technologies. Attendees can also expect an open UAFA member meeting with updates from government relations and asset type committees, a workshop on incident response, and more

UAFA will host its first Congressional Hill Day for members on September 19th and 20th in Washington, DC. Congressional Hill Days are a valuable opportunity for members to engage directly with representatives and their staff, build relationships, and influence legislation by communicating critical needs in the aerial firefighting industry.

UAFA will host a Fall Membership Meeting and AAR with Agencies Tuesday, November 14 - Thursday, November 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Boise, Idaho. This meeting will be an opportunity for UAFA members to socialize and hear from agencies on pertinent information to the industry.

UAFA will host its first Congressional Hill Day for members on September 19th and 20th in Washington, DC. Congressional Hill Days are a valuable opportunity for members to engage directly with representatives and their staff, build relationships, and influence legislation by communicating critical needs in the aerial firefighting industry. This meeting is also timely, as representatives will be discussing the FY 2024 appropriations. UAFA members will also visit the Western Congressional Caucus and meet with House Natural Resource Committee staff.

Everyone is talking about it, and no one seems to understand or like it. What is it? MATOCS (the six-letter word!) In this webinar, we explain the “Good, Bad and Ugly” of government contracting and what you need to know. A recording of this webinar is available to UAFA members. Please contact membership@uafa.org if you would like access.

This member meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet the UAFA Board of Directors and Executive Team, discuss priorities for the organization in 2023, and collaborate with industry colleagues. Jerry Perez, Sarah Fisher, and Paul Linse from the Forest Service will present to the group.