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

Are you interested in a career as a fire captain with CAL FIRE? If so, the examination application window is open now through June 10. In addition to responding to and commanding emergency incidents of all types, fire captains supervise CAL FIRE facilities, including fire stations, fire centers, and dispatch centers. Additionally, captains may work across multiple programs such as law enforcement, pre-fire engineering, and communications. Click the link below for more information https://www.cal

🔥 Stay informed! CAL FIRE's latest update covers the heroic efforts of 12,000 personnel battling historic wildfires, key containment progress, and tips to keep you prepared. 🌲🚒 More resources at: ReadyForWildfire.org #CALFIRE #LAFires #FireSafety | CAL FIRE

Utilize your multitasking abilities to help in emergencies as a Communications Operator for CAL FIRE. As a Communications Operator you will dispatch CAL FIRE emergency response equipment and law enforcement units, be the first contact the public has with CAL FIRE emergency responders, gather critical information about an emergency from the public, and help bring calm during an emergency situation, all while creating opportunities for your own career growth. Salary ranges from $48,000 to $74,796

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