Girls 15–17 — this one’s for you! #CampCinder is back in 2025 with free, four-day firefighter camps in Shasta and San Luis Obispo. Led by women firefighters, it’s a high-energy, confidence-building experience: rope work, water rescues, hose lays, teamwork, and real fire service skills.

Black Friday deals come and go. But, your safety shouldn’t. Don’t wait for an emergency to prep your go-bag. Include: ✔ Essentials for you, your family, and your pets ✔ Important documents ✔ Medications and chargers Visit ReadyForWildfire.org for a complete go-bag list. #BlackFriday #GoBag

We’re grateful for our entire workforce for showing up with dedication and heart. We’re equally grateful for the families who support them, the partners who stand beside us, and the communities who trust us to protect them. From our family to yours, we wish you a warm and safe Thanksgiving. ❤

CAL FIRE recently supported the Wailaki Tribe in securing a rare old-growth redwood log. Tribal members will carve it into a traditional canoe, once used for travel and trade, to feature at a multi-Tribal gathering celebrating culture and connection. #CALFIRE #WailakiTribe #CulturalHeritage

Thinking about deep-frying a turkey? Every year, hot oil accidents spark fires that ruin holidays in seconds. A partially frozen bird or a small spill can turn into a major emergency fast. If you’re set on frying, take it outside, far from anything flammable, and stay with it the entire time.

🔥 Since 2021, #WildfireCountyCoordinators, powered by a partnership between the California Fire Safe Council and CAL FIRE, have been strengthening wildfire preparedness from the ground up across California.

NEW: California reaches a historic milestone in wildfire response as @calfire.bsky.social brings on 650 new officers this year. While Donald Trump undercuts federal readiness for mega-fires that threaten communities, we continue to dominate with key investments in fire preparedness.

That head bob isn’t a dance move — it’s a signal. During hoist-rescue training, CAL FIRE crews use big, clear motions so pilots know exactly when a firefighter is off the line and the aircraft is clear to lift. Training like this keeps our teams sharp and ready for real rescues.

As Thanksgiving nears, we’re grateful for the partners who stand with us on every emergency — local, tribal, state, federal, and crews from across the country and beyond. California’s mutual aid system is people helping people, and CAL FIRE is proud to support communities wherever we’re needed.

As the weather cools down, keep safety in mind when heating your home. 🏠 A little caution goes a long way in preventing home heating fires this season. #HomeHeatingSafety #FireSafety #WinterSafety #StayWarmStaySafe

How do giant sequoias recover after wildfire? New growth, replanting, and beneficial fire help these forests heal. Mountain Home State Forest is a living lab for studying that recovery.🌲 #GiantSequoias #CALFIRE 📹 youtu.be/iEvGQovIxbI

🚒 CAL FIRE marks a historic achievement, graduating more than 650 new Company Officers in 2025. This is the largest number of Company Officers ever trained in a single year, supported by four fully operating training centers, including the new Atwater Training Center in Merced County.

🛩 A look back to 1997: the Communiqué spotlighted CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program during a major era of upgrades. Today, that legacy continues as the program evolves with new tech, expanded capability, and the same commitment to safety and excellence. #CALFIREHistory #AviationHistoryMonth

Yes. CAL FIRE is on TikTok. We’re expanding how we connect, share our work, and reach communities across California. Follow us there: bit.ly/FollowCALFIRE #TikTok #CALFIRE #Follow

Planning to burn yard debris? Do it the safe way. 🔥 ✅ Before you strike a match: 1⃣ Check if burning is allowed in your area — burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. 2⃣ Get a permit 3⃣ Prep your site 4⃣ Stay ready 5⃣ Fully out — Visit burnpermit.fire.ca.gov to learn more. #CALFIRE #BurnPermit #Wildfire

A recent 61-acre fire along the U.S.-Mexico border was traced to target shooting activity. If you enjoy recreational shooting, please take precautions to protect our communities and landscapes: Fire prevention starts with all of us. #TargetShooting #DulzuraFire www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/d...

Defensible space is the buffer that slows or stops wildfires before they reach your home. 🏠 CAL FIRE Defensible Space Inspectors help homeowners make that protection a reality. #WildfirePreparedness #FirePrevention

In response to increasingly destructive wildfires, a delegation from Japan recently visited CAL FIRE’s Aviation Management Unit and Ione Training Facility to learn more about fixed-wing aircraft operations, fire retardant use, and ground-crew training.

CAL FIRE and our partners use several proven methods to reduce vegetation and lower wildfire risk across California. 🌿 Each project, whether it’s mastication, manual clearing, targeted grazing, or beneficial fire, helps protect communities and improve landscape health. #FuelsReduction #ForestHealth

Rain can make even familiar roads unpredictable. Before heading out, check that your vehicle is road-worthy—tires, lights, wipers, and fluids all matter in wet conditions. Keep your tank full, reduce your speed, increase following distance, and stay aware of changing weather and road conditions.

Thanksgiving brings family, food, and a whole lot of cooking—and it also makes it one of the busiest days of the year for kitchen fires. #ThanksgivingSafety

🌲 From cones to full-grown forests. Each year, CAL FIRE environmental scientists and forestry professionals head deep into California’s wildlands to monitor cones and collect seeds. #Reforestation #Seeds #WildfireResilience

🚨 Successful Hoist Rescue at Blues Beach! 🚨 Yesterday, around 11:00 AM, CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit responded to a serious incident at Blues Beach, near Westport. A patient had slipped on large boulders and fell approximately 10-15 feet, becoming wedged between rocks and sustaining major injuries.

CAL FIRE is hiring for Fire Fighter I positions statewide! This is YOUR chance to serve communities, protect natural resources, and be part of California’s front lines in 2026. #FFI #Recruitment #CALFIRE #Hiring #FireService

CAL FIRE graduated 38 new Company Officers today, completing Fire Control Class 25-13 and stepping into leadership roles statewide. With over 615 officers trained this year, we’re on track to surpass our 2025 goal—supported by the new Atwater Training Center. #CALFIRE #Training #Readiness

CAL FIRE has relied on aircraft since the 1950s, and by the early ’70s we began building Helitack bases to put crews and helicopters where rapid initial attack mattered most. One of the first steps: activating the Northern California Helitack Crew in 1969 near Middletown in Lake County. #CALFIRE

It’s November, and while California has seen recent rain, #EvacuationOrders are in place as a wildfire burns in Southern California. #FireSeason is year-round in California and it’s important to never let your guard down. Prevention and preparedness remain essential. 📷 Mammoth Lakes Police

Late last month, CAL FIRE joined the California Fire Safe Council team on a field tour hosted by the El Dorado County Safe Fire Council highlighting wildfire resilience partnerships in action. This work helps make communities safer and California more fire resilient. #FireResilience #CALFIRE

Winter driving can be hazardous. Slow down to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow”. Learn more at weather.gov/safety/

For Ariel, it’s about more than fighting fires, it’s about connection, mentorship, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Start your CAL FIRE journey at JoinCALFIRE.com. #MyWhy #CALFIRE #Leadership #BinationalTraining

🌧️ Storms are moving through California with heavy rain in the north and wet weather shifting south this weekend. Expect localized flooding, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms, with a risk of debris flows near burn areas. Stay safe, California, and stay weather aware. #CAwx #CALFIRE #Storm

🔥 Using fire for good. CAL FIRE crews are implementing prescribed burns as part of the Vegetation Management Program (VMP), a proactive approach to reducing hazardous vegetation, restoring native species, and improving overall ecosystem health. #PrescribedFire 1/4

Paraglider mishap serves as a safety reminder An experimental pilot dangling from a palm tree was recently rescued by a CAL FIRE Riverside Unit. The pilot – rescued from 50 feet in the air -- did not require medical transport. Please follow relevant safety rules before flight of any type.

Today, our nation pauses to honor the brave individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. #VeteransDay #ThankYou #CALFIRE

Last weekend, CAL FIRE’s Tribal Affairs Program was proud to participate in the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade, hosted by the California Legislative Native American Caucus.

Be #SmokeReady. Prescribed fire is one of California’s most effective tools to prevent large, destructive wildfires. These planned burns are carefully managed to reduce smoke impacts and improve forest health—but any smoke can affect air quality. #PrescribedFire #PublicHealth #WildfirePrevention

🔥 What’s a “Contract County”? Six counties—Marin, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange—provide fire protection in State Responsibility Areas under contract with CAL FIRE. That means CAL FIRE funds and supports the work, while county fire agencies staff and operate the resources. 1/2

Wildfires aren’t necessarily happening more often, but they are becoming more intense. A new international study shows that hotter, drier conditions are making it easier for fires to spread rapidly once they begin. phys.org/news/2025-10... 1/2 #WildfireResearch

Seven years ago today, the Camp Fire began in Butte County—claiming 85 lives and destroying over 18,800 structures. We remember those lost and the communities that continue to rebuild with strength. 🎥 INTO THE FIRE revisits the first hours of the Camp Fire: youtu.be/l7OUG_6QCG0 #CampFire

Today, we celebrate the graduation of 39 new CAL FIRE Company Officers from Fire Control Class 25-12 at Ione today. Help us congratulate the newest leaders of CAL FIRE! #CALFIRE #CompanyOfficer #FireFighter #California #NewGrads #Commitment #Leadership

CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program is built on courage, innovation, and teamwork—growing into the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet. This #AviationHistoryMonth, we honor the people and aircraft that shaped how California fights wildfires. #AerialFirefighting #CALFIRE

The smoke you see or smell may be CAL FIRE conducting prescribed burns—part of our ongoing work to make California more wildfire resilient. With wildfire activity slowing and weather creating safer conditions, prescribed fire operations increase across the state. #PrescribedFire #GoodFire

💧 CAL FIRE joined the Sacramento Water Festival to celebrate culture, conservation, and community — highlighting the importance of protecting California’s most vital resource. #SacramentoWaterFestival #CALFIRE #WaterConservation

CAL FIRE Hand Crews tackle some of the toughest jobs in wildfire response—hiking rugged terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. 🔥 Apply for Fire Fighter I by Nov 30 at JoinCALFIRE.com. 🔗 youtu.be/TAN1cITIWCs?...

Creating defensible space and hardening your home are key steps to protecting what matters most. That’s why CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal staff recently joined the staff of a box-box retailer to help educate the public. #HomeHardening

California just hit a major milestone for #ClimateScience! In the heart of CAL FIRE’s Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a brand-new carbon monitoring tower listens to the forest breathe. youtu.be/rFE3ZBrgoMY #ClimateAction #ForestManagement #Redwoods #Sustainability

A powerful storm system is expected to impact Northern California from Tuesday through Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Stay alert for changing conditions and follow updates from local authorities. #CAwx #WeatherUpdate

Through October 2025, CAL FIRE law enforcement has made 142 arson arrests. If you see something suspicious, say something. Report arson anonymously by calling our 24/7 hotline: 1-800-468-4408. Every tip counts. Let’s hold arsonists accountable. 🔥 #ArsonInvestigation #CALFIRE

🚨 Move over and slow down. Lives depend on it. Recently, a CAL FIRE engine was struck by a passing vehicle while assisting at a crash scene. Thankfully no firefighters were injured, but this could have ended differently. #MoveOver #RoadwaySafety #CALFIRE #DriveSafe

Despite recent rains, much of California remain primed for fire. This recent multi-agency response displays our ongoing readiness to react as the wildfire threat remains. Do your part by continuing to be careful with fire and preparing a go bag. #ReadyForWildfire