Get ahead for Memorial Day! Year-round, safeguard your home and community. Create defensible space: clear dead plants and establish protection zones. Learn more at .
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What happened to the fire you never heard about? It quite possibly ran into a fuel reduction project! CAL FIRE, along with our partners and grantees, are out there on the frontlines every single day, working hard to reduce hazardous fuels through prescribed burns, and both manual
CAL FIRE Engineer Paramedic John Denhalter found solace in yoga & meditation to cope with stress. Now, his solo practice is shared with others in his unit. This
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
, prioritize your well-being with activities like nature walks or yoga.
Recently,
@CALFIREAEU
hosted a five-day ropes training course. The focus of the training was learning to utilize the equipment that is common among most engines to create hoists and other rescue systems. This type of training is essential, as CAL FIRE personnel are all risk
On Armed Forces Day, we honor past and present service members. Many of our employees serve or have served, and we value your commitment. Interested in joining us? Check out the R.V.E.T.S. program webpage or call 916-327-3985.
#NationalArmedForcesDay
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Defend your home by creating defensible space in different zones.
In Zone 1, keep it clean and green within 30 feet, removing dead plants & leaves, trimming trees, & maintaining a 10-foot distance between branches. Learn more at
#DefensibleSpace
Defend your home by creating defensible space in different zones. In Zone 1, keep it clean and green within 30 feet, removing dead plants & leaves, trimming trees, & maintaining a 10-foot distance between branches. Learn more at .
#DefensibleSpace
Curious about what firefighters do to prepare for wildfire season? Join the crew from Wilbur Springs Station 35 near the Yolo-Colusa County border as they share their preparations firsthand.
Get an inside look at the proactive measures taken to ensure readiness.
We often post messages urging the public to be prepared for wildfire, but do you ever wonder what firefighters do to get ready?
Join our crew from Wilbur Springs Station 35 in Colusa County to see what they have been doing to prepare for fire season.
#wildfirepreparednessweek
Don't miss the deadline to show off your wildfire preparedness!
The Wildfire Ready Photo Contest is ON! Whether you've hardened your home or created defensible space, we're eager to see your efforts in action. Submissions are open until May 17!
CAL FIRE has teamed up with local
In 1971, Gov. Ronald Reagan introduced CA's Ecology Corps, offering draft-eligible residents an alternative to military service. Short-lived, its legacy endures today through modern conservation efforts led by CAL FIRE and other agencies.
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Private landowner? Join our Reforestation Because of You campaign! Allow CAL FIRE access for cone surveying to combat wildfires, drought, and more. Help gather crucial seeds. Learn more at .
Meet Tia Hoang, Workforce Planning & Recruitment Manager at CAL FIRE. Passionate about connecting people & serving the public, she helps others join the state's workforce. Her commitment to California shines, making a meaningful impact.
#MyWhy
Fighting wildfires from the air takes precise coordination and expertise. Orchestrating this aerial ballet of tankers, helicopters, and intel aircraft are the Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS). Trainees for this vital role learn the ropes at California Aerial Supervision