🚫🔥 One spark is all it takes. Every year, wildfires start from everyday activities. #CALFIRE is asking everyone to do their part:.• Never park on dry grass.• Secure tow chains.• Use equipment like lawn mowers and weed whackers before 10 a.m.—never on hot, windy days.•

From mapping wildfire perimeters and evacuation zones to analyzing fire behavior and managing forest health, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are vital to CAL FIRE’s mission. At the @EsriUC—the world’s largest gathering of #GIS professionals— #CALFIRE was honored with the

RT @CAClimateInvest: The Butte County Fire Safe Council received #CAClimateInvestments $22 million from @CAL_FIRE Forest Health Program to….

A 39-year-old Fresno County man has been arrested in connection with a recent vegetation fire in Madera County. He now faces multiple felony arson charges and is being held on $75,000 bail, according to news reports. Arson is not just a crime — it's a direct threat to lives,.

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Wildfire knows no borders—and neither does the response. Last month, CAL FIRE supported Mexico in a major international effort to contain the Guadalajara 2 Complex in Baja California. Crews worked together to protect critical infrastructure, including power systems that supply

🔥🔥 This home is wildfire ready — is yours?. The homeowner created a 5-foot Zone 0 buffer using smart landscaping and noncombustible materials in a neighborhood — and still has a yard with grass, trees, and flowers spaced out with nothing flammable right against the home. “Zone

Over the weekend, both CAL FIRE C-130 airtankers in active service launched into action over the #MaxFire burning on the @Sierra_NF near Pine Flat Lake in Fresno County. Together, they dropped nearly 50,000 gallons of retardant, reinforcing firelines and supporting crews on the

No emergency waits for you! 🚨.When local law enforcement officials announce evacuations, many utilize evacuation zones. Knowing your evacuation zone before an emergency can save time—and lives. Check in with your county office of emergency services to sign up for local alerts

Jamie’s face has been on this CAL FIRE vehicle since 2023—but last week was the first time she saw it in person. These vehicles travel all over California, wrapped with the faces of real CAL FIRE employees from every corner of the state, showcasing the people who represent the

RT @CALFIRELNU: #SpringFire - FINAL UPDATE - The fire is approximately 3.45 acres, and is controlled. Resources will continue to monitor th….

Yesterday in Templeton, a beloved horse named Gus needed a little help getting back on his feet. The 20-something-year-old retired workhorse had gone down and couldn’t stand up on his own. That’s when two off-duty CAL FIRE Captains stepped in with their tractor and called for

Don’t get caught off guard by an emergency! 🚨. Use this Ready, Set, Go! guide to start your evacuation planning today—before disaster strikes. ✅ Get Ready: Take these actions now. ⚠ Get Set: Actions to take when a fire is near. 🏃 Go Now: Leave immediately if you feel unsafe

When emergencies go underground—our teams have to be ready for anything. CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo’s Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Team led a simulated mine rescue at Rinconada Mine, lowering responders into a 30-foot shaft to reach and extract a “victim” using technical rope

RT @CAwildfireTF: 📢Following @CAgovernor's emergency proclamation on 🔥. ➡️You can now request streamlining to expedite critical fuels reduc….

Camp Smokey is here!. Join Smokey Bear, Captain Cal, and their friends at the California State Fair for a day full of fun designed to teach YOU how to stay safe and protect California. Camp Smokey makes important lessons fun and easy to remember. Bring the kids, bring your

RT @NWSSacramento: Smoke from area wildfires in Northern California will drift southward today as winds turn to the north. Skies may appear….

RT @CAgovernor: California continues to answer calls for assistance from states facing severe disasters, deploying emergency resources to T….

RT @NWSLosAngeles: Dangerous heat possible next Tuesday through Friday, especially away from the coast. There will also be elevated fire we….

CAL FIRE Vegetation Management Projects (VMPs) serve multiple purposes, including improving wildlife habitat, reducing excess vegetation, and helping to lessen the impact of wildfires, as well as supporting other forest management efforts. The video demonstrates a @FresnoCoFire

RT @CALFIRE_Careers: 🤝 We're Hiring: Support Services Assistant (Interpreter) . @CAL_FIRE looking for an American Sign Language (ASL) Inte….