In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires in the last 24 hours across critical fire weather areas. Key updates: 🔥 Progress on the #EatonFire (91% contained) and #PalisadesFire (68% contained), now ranked as California's 2nd and 3rd most destructive wildfires. 🔥 New incidents continue to pop up across the region and personnel are making every effort to quickly respond
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In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires
CAL FIRE. . In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires in the last 24 hours across critical fire weather areas. Key updates: 🔥 Progress on the #EatonFire (91% contained) and #PalisadesFire (68% contained), now ...
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Cal Fire’s Wildfire Warning, Skip Social Media, Go Straight To Fire.ca.gov
Cal Fire’s Wildfire Warning, Skip Social Media, Go Straight To Fire.ca.gov
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EVENING UPDATES - CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department battled 3 significant vegetation fires throughout Riverside County. Fire Captain Richard Cordova, PIO Tawny Castro and Fire Captain Thomas Shoots provide updates on each fire. #RecheFire - 437 Acres 5% Contained #HighlandFire - 105 Acres 20% Contained #RabbitFire - 2,815 Acres 0% Contained All Acreages and Containments in the video are as of 8:30 p.m. Please continue to follow @CALFIRERRU for updates and information on each of these fir
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EVENING UPDATES - CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department battled 3 significant vegetation fires throughout Riverside County. Fire Captain Richard Cordova, PIO Tawny Castro and Fire Captain Thomas Shoots provide updates on each fire. #RecheFire - 437 Acres 5% Contained #HighlandFire - 105 Acres 20% Contained #RabbitFire - 2,815 Acres 0% Contained All Acreages and Containments in the video are as of 8:30 p.m. Please continue to follow @CALFIRERRU for updates and information on each of these fir
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CAL FIRE updates fire map, majority of San Diego in high-risk fire zones
CAL FIRE updates fire map, majority of San Diego in high-risk fire zones
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Mar 25, 2025
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CAL FIRE Hand Crews take on some of the toughest work in wildfire response, hiking steep terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. From reducing fuels in high-risk areas to fighting fires on the front lines, these crews play a vital role in wildfire suppression and prevention across California. 🔥 Ready for hands-on work that makes a real impact? Apply to become a CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I by November 30, 2025. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at JoinCALFIRE.com
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CAL FIRE Hand Crews take on some of the toughest work in wildfire response, hiking steep terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. From reducing fuels in high-risk areas to fighting fires on the front lines, these crews play a vital role in wildfire suppression and prevention across California. 🔥 Ready for hands-on work that makes a real impact? Apply to become a CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I by November 30, 2025. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at JoinCALFIRE.com
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CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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Fact-checking misinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires and California water policy
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Fact-checking misinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires and California water policy
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3 major brush fires burning across SoCal amid extreme windstorm
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3 major brush fires burning across SoCal amid extreme windstorm
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Jan 8, 2025
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
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California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
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CAL FIRE Hand Crews take on some of the toughest work in wildfire response, hiking steep terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. From reducing fuels in high-risk areas to fighting fires on the front lines, these crews play a vital role in wildfire suppression and prevention across California. 🔥 Ready for hands-on work that makes a real impact? Apply to become a CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I by November 30, 2025. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at JoinCALFIRE.com
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CAL FIRE Hand Crews take on some of the toughest work in wildfire response, hiking steep terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. From reducing fuels in high-risk areas to fighting fires on the front lines, these crews play a vital role in wildfire suppression and prevention across California. 🔥 Ready for hands-on work that makes a real impact? Apply to become a CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I by November 30, 2025. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at JoinCALFIRE.com
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CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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Join us in this thrilling episode of CAL FIRE All Access as we witness the incredible work of Helitack crews on the Fire Hawk. Quite often, these crews are the first responders when it comes to taming the flame. They venture into the most challenging terrains, where traditional fire engines and ground resources can't reach, using hand tools and saws to create crucial firebreaks. Once the crews are in place, the helicopter drops water to cool the flames, allowing quick work on the ground. | CAL F
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Apply today to be a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator with CAL FIRE! When you #JoinCALFIRE as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator, you will have the opportunity to operate heavy bulldozers, motor-graders, heavy-duty transports, trucks, and other types of heavy equipment used in fire suppression work, road maintenance, and more! Submit your application by December 30, 2022! For more information, visit here https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=344805 | CAL FIRE
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Apply today to be a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator with CAL FIRE! When you #JoinCALFIRE as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator, you will have the opportunity to operate heavy bulldozers, motor-graders, heavy-duty transports, trucks, and other types of heavy equipment used in fire suppression work, road maintenance, and more! Submit your application by December 30, 2022! For more information, visit here https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=344805 | CAL FIRE
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As fire activity increases across California, our McClellan Airtanker Base stands ready to respond. Home to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world, CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is a cornerstone of the state’s wildfire response. From airtankers to helicopters, these aerial resources provide rapid support to ground crews—slowing fire spread, protecting communities, and gaining the upper hand on fast-moving incidents. As conditions continue to intensify, the role our Aviation Progr
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As fire activity increases across California, our McClellan Airtanker Base stands ready to respond. Home to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world, CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is a cornerstone of the state’s wildfire response. From airtankers to helicopters, these aerial resources provide rapid support to ground crews—slowing fire spread, protecting communities, and gaining the upper hand on fast-moving incidents. As conditions continue to intensify, the role our Aviation Progr
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This week, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit’s Ponderosa Fire Center Firefighter I Hand Crews have been training in preparation for the upcoming fire season. The crews have been busy with physical fitness tests, fire shelter deployment, and hose lays. Next week, these returning crews will begin mentoring and training with the new FF1 Hand Crews candidates. The FF1 Hand Crews primary responsibility while assigned to a wildland fire is constructing handline with chainsaws and hand tools and structure
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This week, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit’s Ponderosa Fire Center Firefighter I Hand Crews have been training in preparation for the upcoming fire season. The crews have been busy with physical fitness tests, fire shelter deployment, and hose lays. Next week, these returning crews will begin mentoring and training with the new FF1 Hand Crews candidates. The FF1 Hand Crews primary responsibility while assigned to a wildland fire is constructing handline with chainsaws and hand tools and structure
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California Conservation Corps and CAL FIRE Riverside Unit team up to create the Los Pinos firefighting hand crews. CAL FIRE Riverside County Now California Conservation Corps #First2Serve #CCCSanDiego #CCCLosPinos | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
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California Conservation Corps and CAL FIRE Riverside Unit team up to create the Los Pinos firefighting hand crews. CAL FIRE Riverside County Now California Conservation Corps #First2Serve #CCCSanDiego #CCCLosPinos | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
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Hot, dry, and windy conditions along with lightning strikes have sparked the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire, and CAL FIRE crews are fully engaged in the response. The fire has burned 13,790 acres and is 15% contained. Engines, dozers, hand crews, helicopters, and airtankers are all working together to slow the fire, reinforce containment lines, and protect communities in the area. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 6 is coordinating this large-scale response. A Damage Assessment Team is in
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Today, California National Guard @TheCalGuard personnel, trained for fire response and supervised by CAL FIRE, will join efforts to combat the Southern California fires. These dedicated crews will assist with fire suppression, line construction, pulling hose, and more. The crews are in place to support incident needs and help protect our communities. #CALFIRE #CaliforniaNationalGuard #FireResponse #Teamwor | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono unit hand crews and engines are on scene in Mono County today assisting with snow removal from fire hydrants and critical infrastructure. #calfire #CAwx #MonoCounty #mammothlakes #firefighter Mono County Mono County Tourism - California's Eastern Sierra Mono County Sheriff's Office CACorrections Town of Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes, California | CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit
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Mitigating environmental impacts from firefighting operations is essential to preserving the long-term health of our landscapes and the safety of our communities. Suppression repair efforts are key, focusing on restoring areas affected by heavy equipment or hand crews during fire suppression activities. We work closely with state and federal agencies, private landowners, and on-site tribal consultants to protect cultural resources, heritage sites, and the natural environment. By prioritizing sus
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We’re getting ready for peak fire activity! As part of that preparation, the CAL FIRE Aviation Program holds annual recurrent training for pilots and crews. At the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit McClellan Reload Base, S-2T pilots and ground crews practice the skills and simulate the operations used at airbases throughout California. From landing to takeoff, and retardant drops to navigation, pilots hone their critical aerial firefighting skills. Ground crews get hands-on practice refueling and g
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The wait is finally over! We are proud to introduce you to the newest member of the CAL FIRE team, Captain Cal. He knows that when it comes to keeping California safe, safety starts with you! Follow him on Instagram @ CalfireCaptainCal | CAL FIRE
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Cal Guard hand crews are finishing up their training with CAL FIRE at Camp Roberts just north of Paso Robles. They'll be heading out this week in support of the state mutual aid system on active fires. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Stefany Leyva) | California National Guard
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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 Academy (CASA), which recently concluded. The two-week intensive training, sponsored by CAL FIRE and held jointly with the U.S. Forest Service, included a week of classroom learning, flight simulator sessions, and orientatio
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🔥💪 FRONT ROW SEAT 💪🔥 While working the line on the Gifford Fire, our hand crews from Cuesta Camp caught an incredible moment—Tanker 121, one of CAL FIRE’s new C-130H airtankers, making a textbook retardant drop right in front of them. These photos, captured by Fire Captain Spadaro, show the impressive coordination between ground and air resources during large incidents. Tanker 121 is part of CAL FIRE’s growing fleet of Type 1 airtankers, capable of delivering up to 4,000 gallons of long-term
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Readiness in Action CAL FIRE crews from Prado Helitack, and the Pilot Rock Fire Center recently completed troop shuttle training—a key exercise that prepares firefighters to be transported safely and efficiently by helicopter during wildland incidents and mission tasked assignments. Troop shuttles allow crews to access remote terrain quickly, improve response times, and position firefighters exactly where they're needed during fast-moving fires. This training ensures our firefighters stay skille
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#Firefighter hand crews are integral to wildland firefighting operations. Hand crews are tool focused – their job is to put a break in the fuel between the fire & the fuel. Before our Crew 30 was deployed, check out this video to learn more about their important work. FOX 12 Oregon | Clackamas Fire
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We recently caught up with the Harrison Canyon Hand Crew as they provided support to Cal Fire during the recent Pyrite Fire in the Jurupa Hills. This highly trained crew is available seven days a week and has already responded to ten wildfires in the month of July. Harrison Canyon maintains a roster of 25 dedicated personnel who are not only ready for immediate incident response, but also contribute to year-round fire prevention efforts. When not assigned to an active incident, the crew focuses
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From inmates to firefighters: The story of the Buffalo Hand Crew
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CalFire Hand-Crew heading to the line#calfire #responding #perris #code3
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How Communications Is Managed on an Incident | CAL FIRE Mobile Command Centers
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CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit | CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit’s Pilot Rock Fire Center, Fenner Canyon, Prado, and Owens Valley Conservation Camps, along with our partners... | Instagram
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CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit on Instagram: "It's day 2 of AEU's fire crew preparedness drills. During the next three days, we have 16 crews going through the drills - a tool out exercise, four mile hike in full gear, constructing handline for an hour, and fire shelter deployment. Here's Ponderosa Fire Center’s Firefighter Hand Crew 3 completing the tool out and starting the four mile hike. For more photos and video of the event, check out our stories."
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CAL FIRE unveils new Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park
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Brush Fire Engulfs Mobile Home Park Near Calimesa, California
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The Hotshots | California Wildfires: The New Normal
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