Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE

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

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

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

Most people think about vegetation firefighting when they think of CAL FIRE, but through CAL FIRE’s cooperative relationships, our firefighters provide all-risk fire and emergency response services that are tailored to the local communities’ needs. Check out the video to see how CAL FIRE serves as the Butte County Fire Department in just one of over 100 CAL FIRE cooperative agreements across the state. CAL FIRE/Butte County | CAL FIRE

Have you ever wondered how the hundreds of firefighters and other response team members are fed at large-scale incidents? CAL FIRE’s Mobile Kitchen Units (MKU) support feeding operations during emergencies like fires, floods, hazardous materials spills, and earthquakes. These kitchens prepare hot meals for emergency responders and sometimes affected communities during disasters. CAL FIRE has 11 MKUs statewide. One unit can store enough food to serve 500 meals upon arrival to an incident and can