During a recent cultural burn, Tribal partners collected acorns for a variety of traditional uses— from food and ceremonial practices to planting that supports the regeneration of California’s forests. #CulturalBurn #ForestStewardship #Reforestation #TribalPartnerships #CALFIRE

A Dry, Warm January Leaves the West With the Worst Snowpack in Decades www.drought.gov/drought-stat...

🐄 #ANIMALRESCUE.   Crews from the CAL FIRE #SanLuisObispo County Fire Department rescued a 5-month-old calf after it fell about 50 feet down a steep beach cliff. Firefighters safely raised both the calf and the rescuer. The calf, now named “Rock-Sand,” is safe and back home.

If you’re considering whether landscape debris burning could improve your property’s fire safety, the first step is to determine whether it’s legal where you live. The next step is to secure a burn permit. Start the permit process at: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov #DebrisBurning #CALFIRE #BurnPermit

Si está pensando en quemar desechos del jardín para mejorar la seguridad contra incendios de su propiedad, primero verifique si está permitido donde vive. Luego, solicite un permiso. Haga clic aquí para comenzar el proceso: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov #CALFIRE#Seguridadcontraincendios#QuemaSegura

As Northern California celebrated the region’s first wildfire-prepared neighborhood, CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal was there to support a project bringing 24 fire-hardened homes to the El Dorado County community of Cameron Park. #HomeHardening #Zone0 #CALFIREOSFM

CAL FIRE is exploring autonomous vehicle technology to support future firefighting and all-risk emergency response operations. #WildfireResponse #EmergencyTech

CAL FIRE’s thoughts are with the people and firefighters in Chile as catastrophic wildfires continue to burn across central and southern regions, forcing more than 50,000 people to evacuate and killing at least 18 people. #ChileWildfires #WildfireResponse www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

🔥 Every day, hundreds of children end up in emergency rooms with burn injuries—and most of these accidents happen right at home. #BurnAwareness #ChildSafety #Prevention #FireSafety #NFPA

💪 PUSHING THE LIMITS. At the CAL FIRE Training Center, recruits tackle an obstacle course that tests breathing air management and endurance and gives them a real sense of the low-oxygen, high-stress conditions they’ll face in the field. #FirefighterTraining #CALFIRE #AirManagement #PushYourLimits

Join us in celebrating Black History Month and recognizing courageous African American leaders. #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in the month of February. Their legacy of service, professionalism, and dedication lives on through those who continue to serve California each day. We will never forget their sacrifice. #LODD #NeverForgotten

Brush clearance and fuel-reduction work is being fast-tracked in the Santa Monica Mountains following the #LosAngeles wildfires. Crews are clearing vegetation and building fire breaks near homes and key routes in Topanga to slow future fires and improve access for firefighters. 👇 Read more at:

Healthy forests help reduce wildfire risk. 🌲 The Forestry Challenge, backed by CAL FIRE grants, gives students hands-on experience in forest health and wildfire science—building the next generation of forest and fire professionals. #CALFIRE #WildfirePrevention #ForestHealth

Strong training builds safer operations—for our firefighters and the communities we serve. The CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit hosted a Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Workshop for newly promoted and incoming engineers at the Napa County Training Grounds. #CALFIRE #FireApparatusEngineer

While some models show California is drought-free statewide for the first time in 25 years, the threat of wildfire is not over. CAL FIRE is using current conditions to increase forest treatments and reduce risk ahead of future fire activity. #CAxx #CADrought #Water

🎨 Attention, young artists and tree lovers: California ReLeaf’s 2026 Arbor Week Poster Contest is now open! #ArborWeek #UrbanForestry #TreesAreFriends #YoungArtists

Over the past week, we celebrated the people behind CAL FIRE's mission at the 2025 Director’s Award Ceremonies. From boots on the ground to behind-the-scenes work, these individuals and teams went above and beyond to move our mission forward and serve Californians in meaningful ways.

Investing in our people means investing in safer, stronger emergency response. Building capability from within helps ensure CAL FIRE is ready for whatever California faces next. youtube.com/shorts/y9894... #CALFIRE #EMT #WorkforceDevelopment #HandCrews #FireService #PublicSafety

Skills training begins at the Unit, but the Firefighter Academy is where our personnel earn statewide certification. Attending an FFA allows firefighters to: 🔸 Validate tactical skills through testing. 🔸 Develop leadership for career progression. 🔸 Meet the department's operational standards.

🏈 What’s more important than your team having a strong defense? Your home having good defensible space. While defense wins championships in football, defensible space helps block wildfires from destroying your home. Learn more at: ReadyForWildfire.org #ReadyForWildfire #Football #NFL

Understanding how #drought and #wildfires impact #redwoods is key to building resilient forests. 🌲 At CAL FIRE’s Jackson Demonstration State Forest, researchers from Northern Arizona University and #CALFIRE staff are combining studies with research to guide forest management. youtu.be/4QSDVVby1Bk

Preparedness starts at home. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) trains community members in basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue, first aid, and disaster preparedness. #CERT #EmergencyPreparedness

Proud to see this kind of teamwork in action. Earlier this week, the City of Morgan Hill Fire Department and @morganhillpd responded to a report of a dog trapped deep inside a storm drain and carried out a successful rescue. #doglovers #AnimalRescue

This isn’t perfect... but your next career move can be. We’re hiring firefighters, dispatchers, analysts, engineers, support staff, and countless more positions statewide. Help protect communities and keep California safe by applying today. Learn more: JoinCALFIRE.com #CALFIRE #Careers #Hiring

🚨 Illegal fireworks endanger lives and critical infrastructure. This video shows fireworks being set off over Interstate 80 in Placer County—a dangerous act that puts motorists, first responders, and nearby communities at serious risk. www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/n...

Curb appeal and wildfire safety can coexist. See how thoughtful hardscaping and fire-resistant design can elevate your home’s look in this video by @ibhs.org. Fire-safe landscaping can add curb appeal while also helping to protect from both flying embers and direct flame.

CAL FIRE is proactively reducing wildfire risk statewide. CAL FIRE San Diego, working in partnership with California State Parks, recently conducted pile burning at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE #RxFire #Wildfires #SanDiego

⚠️ NEVER DRIVE OVER DOWNED POWERLINES ⚠️ Powerlines across the road are not debris — they may still be energized. Driving over them can cause serious injury or death. If you see a powerline on the road: • Do NOT drive over it • Call 911 immediately #PublicSafety #DownedPowerLines

🔥 Small actions today can make a big difference tomorrow. Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week is Jan 19–26. CRR is all about spotting risks, preventing emergencies, and keeping California communities safe. youtu.be/3ggLpaUqwDk #CRRWeek #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyForWildfire

CAL FIRE is more than firefighting. While firefighters are often the most visible, the department relies on thousands of professionals in many other roles to carry out its mission of public safety and natural resource protection Learn more about careers beyond the fireline: JoinCALFIRE.com

Before and after winter storms, simple maintenance steps can help reduce hazards and protect your property. Watch this video from CAL FIRE’s Urban Forestry Program for practical, expert-backed tree care tips: youtu.be/KlmYDHnrr38?...

The fast-tracking of critical fuels reduction projects through an emergency proclamation has been extended by Gov. Gavin Newsom. New projects proposed for expedited action can be submitted through May 1, 2026. ➡ Learn more and track projects at: bit.ly/TF_Projects #ReadyForWildfire #Forest

#ThrowbackThursday As the internet looks back on 2016, we’re doing the same. These photos capture CAL FIRE ten years ago. The commitment to protecting California’s communities, forests, and resources has always been there—and it continues to guide our work today. #2016 #Reminiscing #CALFIRE

New data shows that California is 100% drought-free for the first time in a quarter century. The Golden State's water strategy is working — and we're building a system that can handle whatever the climate crisis throws at us.

During wet weather and high water, CAL FIRE deploys specialized resources statewide, including heavy rescue equipment, swift water rescue teams, and personal watercraft—ready to respond when floods and fast-moving water put lives at risk. #CALFIRE #EmergencyResponse #FloodSafety #SwiftwaterRescue

When seconds matter, having a plan can save lives. Are you ready to GTFO (Get The Family Out)? ➡ Develop and practice an emergency escape plan ➡ Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 ➡ Know two ways to escape each room Because every second counts. #FireSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilySafety

Recent severe winter storms impacted communities across California—and CAL FIRE crews were on the ground responding. As heavy rain and hazardous conditions moved through the state, CAL FIRE worked alongside local and county partners to support storm response efforts.

Here is one New Year’s Resolution you can actually keep. This Winter, plan your defensible space workdays. Instead of trying to do everything at once, schedule family workdays throughout spring, summer, and fall to reduce risk and maintain defensible space year-round. #ReadyForWildfire

On Christmas Day 2024, CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo responded to a premature home birth. Firefighters and San Luis Ambulance crews provided care and transported the newborn to a local hospital. Earlier this week, the now one-year-old and his family reunited with the crews who helped save his life.

🔥 This is good fire at work in Mendocino County. This prescribed burn was conducted under carefully selected conditions to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, and strengthen protection for nearby communities.

CAL FIRE is taking action to upgrade one of our oldest air attack bases. Upgrades at Ramona Air Attack Base are setting the stage for faster refueling, quicker turnarounds, and the arrival of larger air tankers—including the C-130H. 🔗 Read the NBC7 story : bit.ly/RamonaAir #CALFIRE

Recently retired Battalion Chief Kari Thompson is a trailblazer—and a competitive triathlete—with more than three decades of service at CAL FIRE. In this My Why, she reflects on her career, the paths she’s helped open, and why she’s proud to wear the CAL FIRE patch while competing around the world.

🔥 In 2025, CAL FIRE law enforcement made 151 arson arrests across California — holding those who intentionally put lives, homes, and landscapes at risk accountable. If you see suspicious activity, report it anonymously by calling our arson hotline at: 1-800-468-4408.

🚓 On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we’re recognizing the officers who work in close coordination with local, state, and federal agencies to protect California’s people, communities, and natural resources. Thank you for your #service, professionalism, and commitment. #LawEnforcement #CALFIRE

#CALFIRE has accelerated resilience efforts across SoCal—reducing risk, restoring landscapes, and strengthening communities. Through targeted investments, fuels reduction, home hardening, Tribal partnerships, and community-led prevention, these actions are delivering real results. #LAFires #CNRA

🚒 Truck company operations demand skill, timing, and teamwork. During a CAL FIRE Truck Academy, firefighters train on ladder operations, ventilation, forcible entry, and coordinated crew movement. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=taYk... #CALFIRE #TruckAcademy #FirefighterTraining #AllRiskResponse

One year later, we pause to remember. Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes. We remember. We reflect. We remain committed. youtu.be/wduLTc1BosQ #SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget

Earlier this week, CAL FIRE/Fresno County firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire and contained it to a single room—thanks to a fast, coordinated response. Winter is a higher-risk time for home fires. Share your winter safety tips in the comments. #firefighters #Strcuturefire

Whether it’s rain, snow, or fog, winter driving requires extra caution. For real-time roadway conditions, closures, and chain controls, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov. #DrivingSafety #WinterDriving #RoadConditions