What We Announced at the Fire Aside User Conference
At the 3rd Annual Fire Aside User Conference in Reno, agencies from nine states came together to...
Jon Hughes
Jon Hughes is a longtime fire media leader and strategist, now partnering with Fire Aside to help fire departments tell more powerful stories and strengthen community connection. He previously led content across FireRescue1 and its sister sites, building award-winning editorial programs, launching branded content studios, and overseeing campaigns like First Responder Wellness Week. At Fire Aside, Jon brings that experience to bear by helping departments elevate their prevention messaging, humanize their teams, and make content a core part of their outreach strategy.
Fire Agencies Are the Most Trusted Voice on Wildfire Risk. The Gap Is What Happens Next.
Research presented by AAA at the April 2026 CAL FIRE Board of Forestry & Fire Protection meeting...
Making the First Impression Count: Wildfire Safety and the New Property Owner
Property sales create a strategic opening for fire agencies. In California, Assembly Bill 38...
Why Wildfire Mitigation Looks Different in Ski Towns
In ski towns, wildfire risk doesn't care about your vacation schedule.