Cal Fire trains with military partners ahead of wildfire responses

Cal Fire-Butte County’s staffing continues ramp up

OROVILLE — Since 2018, California has seen devastating wildfires on an almost yearly basis throughout the state and they often have occurred outside of the traditional fire season. The more recent fires in Southern California occurred in January and the Camp Fire burned in November 2018. After the Southern California fires in January, both Cal Fire and Gov. Gavin Newsom put forward a plan to keep stations staffed year-round. In total, Cal Fire-B…

Cal Fire trains with military partners ahead of wildfire responses

Cal Fire is preparing for the wildfire season in Amador County this week alongside its military partners.

Aerial fire drills in California - photos - Fire Aviation

Fire Aviation reader Ryan Grothe recently photographed 2 Bell 412 EPX working a county wildland drill over a 2 day period in California. “May 6th through May 8th, numerous fire agencies in San Diego participated in the annual County Wildland drill. The drill was held in the city of San Marcos. There were three branches. … Continue reading "Aerial fire drills in California – photos" The post Aerial fire drills in California – photos appeared firs…

About 170 brigadists and firefighters from several countries participated in a binational drill in Baja California to prepare for the forest fire season.

Cal Fire to conduct live fire training at Camp Roberts

– The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection San Luis Obispo Unit, along with the Fresno/Kings and Tulare units, will conduct prescribed fire training […]