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CAL FIRE CAL FIRE serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.

The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments.

đźš© RED FLAG WARNING! đźš©Red Flag Warnings in effect for most of Modoc County and portions of the Sierra Nevada mountains.Th...
09/24/2026

đźš© RED FLAG WARNING! đźš©

Red Flag Warnings in effect for most of Modoc County and portions of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

These warnings are in effect in Modoc County from 2–8 p.m. today and in high Sierra elevations through 10 p.m. Friday. Gusty winds, very low humidity and dry fuels will create critical fire weather conditions.

About 95% of wildfires are human caused. When fire danger is high, every spark matters.

During periods of elevated fire danger:
🔥 Avoid activities that could create a spark.
đźš— Never park or drive over dry grass.
⛓️ Secure trailer chains so they don’t drag.
🏠 Clear leaves and other combustible debris around your home and move flammable materials away from structures.
📱 Report new fire starts and stay alert to changing conditions and local emergency notifications.

Join CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program at the 2026 Miramar Air Show and get ready for an action-packed weekend from Friday, ...
09/24/2026

Join CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program at the 2026 Miramar Air Show and get ready for an action-packed weekend from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27.

Find us at MCAS Miramar, Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA, from 8 AM-5 PM daily.

Stop by our booth and learn about careers with CAL FIRE, including opportunities to work in the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world.

09/24/2026

What’s a Strike Team?

A Strike Team is a group of the same type of firefighting resource working together under one leader and a common communication structure. When an incident needs additional firefighting resources, Strike Teams allow firefighters and equipment to deploy together as a coordinated group.

A Strike Team consists of the same type of resource and a designated leader. A Strike Team Leader is the officer responsible for commanding the Strike Team during an incident and ensuring the team operates efficiently, safely, and in line with Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.

đźš’ Engine Strike Team: 5 engines + 1 Strike Team leader
🧑 Hand Crew Strike Team: 2 hand crews + 1 Strike Team leader
đźšś Dozer Strike Team: 2 dozers + 1 Strike Team leader

Strike Teams may be assigned to an active wildfire or pre-positioned ahead of Red Flag Warnings, strong winds, lightning, or other conditions that could increase fire activity.

The goal is to have the right resources in the right place and ready to respond when conditions change.

A packed Go Bag can save valuable time when you need to evacuate quickly.Pack yours before a wildfire or other emergency...
09/23/2026

A packed Go Bag can save valuable time when you need to evacuate quickly.

Pack yours before a wildfire or other emergency, not when you’re under pressure to leave.

An easy way to remember the essentials is the 5 Ps:
đź“„ Papers
đź’Š Prescriptions
🔋 Power
🥤 Provisions
🎒 Personal needs
What’s one item you’re packing in your Go Bag?

09/22/2026

Big investments. Local projects. A stronger California forest workforce.

Over the last five years, $129 million has supported 131 projects across California through CAL FIRE’s Business and Workforce Development Grant Program.

These investments have supported programs that provide education, training, and tools for people interested in careers in forestry. Grant funding has also helped provide equipment to reduce hazardous vegetation across the landscape, expand prescribed fire training and certification opportunities, and improve biomass utilization.

Together, these efforts support the health and resilience of California’s forests while building the skills and knowledge needed to reduce wildfire risk and help protect communities. These investments continue as CAL FIRE awards $10 million in grants supporting 17 projects across California.

Learn more about the grant recipients here: https://bit.ly/BWDgrants

Don’t fall for it.Fall is here, but California’s wildfire threat doesn’t fall away with the temperatures. In fact, some ...
09/22/2026

Don’t fall for it.

Fall is here, but California’s wildfire threat doesn’t fall away with the temperatures. In fact, some of California’s most destructive wildfires have occurred during the fall months.

Wildfire doesn’t follow a calendar. It can happen any time of year, which is why wildfire preparedness needs to be a year-round priority.

Take time now to:
➡ Create and maintain defensible space around your home
➡ Know multiple evacuation routes from your home and community
➡ Build go-bags for you and your family
➡ Sign up for local emergency alerts

Don’t wait for the next wildfire to think about preparedness. Make wildfire readiness a year-round priority.

09/21/2026

The pace and scale of CAL FIRE fuels reduction projects continue to grow.

Last financial year, CAL FIRE implemented more than 860 fuels reduction projects from July 2025 through June 2026, treating more than 124,000 acres. These projects are designed to aid in wildfire suppression efforts, support public evacuation, and enhance forest health.

These projects are making a difference! CAL FIRE's Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Reports provide information on how fuel reduction projects can not only assist firefighters with wildfire suppression but also help protect communities and improve outcomes during wildfires.

Below are two examples that highlight the effectiveness of fuel reduction projects:
👉 In Butte County: A project used prescribed fire to reduce hazardous vegetation. When the 2024 Park Fire advanced toward Cohasset, this project, completed in 2023, helped slow the fire's progress. The extra time gave residents more time to evacuate and allowed firefighting resources to be deployed effectively to protect structures in the community.
👉 In El Dorado County: In a CAL FIRE-funded fuel break project, landowners in Spanish Flat in north El Dorado County cleared, mulched, and created defensible space on a large scale. When wildfire came, firefighters had a safe corridor to work from, and they successfully defended homes.

09/21/2026

🌊For Nicholi, it started with the water.

His dad taught him how to surf and sparked a lifelong love of the ocean.
Today, Nicholi is a lifeguard and rescue swimmer with CAL FIRE’s San Luis Obispo Unit at Pismo Beach. He performs water rescues, responds to emergencies, and helps keep beachgoers safe. He also trains others, helping them build their skills and confidence in the ocean.

For him, the most rewarding part of the job is simple: helping people.

CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit

09/20/2026

Wildfire recovery is more than rebuilding. It means creating a healthier, more resilient landscape for the future. 🌲

The 2021 Caldor Fire burned more than 220,000 acres across the Sierra Nevada, including parts of the Upper Mokelumne River watershed. Today, partners are working to help the landscape recover and become more resilient.

Through a partnership between CAL FIRE, the Forest Service, and the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority, grant funding is supporting projects that reduce excess vegetation, improve forest health, and protect the watershed.

The Mokelumne River watershed provides water for communities across the region, including millions of people in the East Bay. This work also creates conditions where prescribed fire can be used safely and effectively to maintain a healthier forest.

This is Grants at Work: investing in a healthier, more resilient California.
U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit

Their service is remembered. Their sacrifice is never forgotten.Earlier today, CAL FIRE joined firefighters, families, a...
09/19/2026

Their service is remembered. Their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Earlier today, CAL FIRE joined firefighters, families, and honor guards from across the country in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony.

Each September, the fire service comes together to remember firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. As part of the gathering, the names of fallen firefighters are added to the Memorial Wall, creating a permanent tribute to their service and sacrifice.

This year, two CAL FIRE names were added to the wall:
â–Ş Danny Cook
â–Ş Jason Craig

Their names will remain alongside those of firefighters from across the country who gave their lives serving others.
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