Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
October 6-7, 2025, Loveland, Colorado
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium, a premier event dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of wildfire smoke in the Rocky Mountain region. This annual gathering brings together researchers, public health professionals, community leaders, wildland firefighters, and government partners to explore the health impacts of wildfires and develop effective strategies for mitigating smoke exposure.
Through a combination of expert-led sessions and collaborative discussions, the symposium aims to enhance wildfire resilience and foster community, state, and regional partnerships essential for adapting to a future with more frequent and intense wildfires. Join us for a dynamic exchange of ideas and solutions as we work together to build a more resilient future for our communities.
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The Sixth Annual RMWSS will be held October 6-7, 2025 at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado. This year's conference theme is Working to Protect Those Who Work in Smoke. Explore the session schedule, area information, and registration options below.
Early Registration Now Open!
Choose from in-person or virtual attendance options. Discounted student registration is available. In-person attendance is limited to 125 attendees; register early to secure your space. Use code EARLYBIRD for $25 off in-person general attendee ticket through August 15, 2025.
Working to Protect Those Who Work in Smoke
Download the Full Symposium Agenda
(subject to change)
Monday, October 6, 2025: Symposium Day 1
7:00
8:00
Registration and coffee/refreshments
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8:00
8:20
Welcome and Opening Remarks
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8:20
9:00
Keynote
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9:00
10:30
Session 1: Leveraging model organisms to understand emerging adverse outcomes of wildfire smoke exposure
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10:45
12:15
Session 2: Strategies to study and address exposures in the agriculture and construction industry
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12:15
1:45
Lunch (provided) and poster session
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1:45
3:15
Session 3: Novel research observations and approaches among wildland firefighters
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3:30
4:30
Facilitated discussion: Best practices in wildland firefighter research
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4:30
6:30
Hosted networking and poster session happy hour (light appetizers provided, cash bar)
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Symposium Day 2
7:00
8:00
Registration and coffee/refreshments
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8:00
9:30
Session 4: Highlighting practitioners and programs working to cultivate a resilient and sustainable workforce
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9:45
11:15
Session 5a: Wildland firefighter health and wellbeing workshop (part 1)
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11:15
12:15
Networking lunch (provided)
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12:15
1:15
Session 5b: Wildland firefighter health and wellbeing workshop (part 2)
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1:30
3:00
Session 6a: Through a wider lens: the wicked challenges of wildfire smoke (part 1)
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3:15
4:15
Session 6b: Through a wider lens: the wicked challenges of wildfire smoke (part 2)
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4:15
4:30
Closing remarks
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Area Information
