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Cal Fire to upgrade Ramona Base for new air tanker A "significant" Cal Fire construction project at the Ramona Air Attack Base, being designed to accommodate a new air tanker, will begin next week.

🚨 CAL FIRE is enhancing its aerial firefighting power in Southern California.
This month, construction will begin on a major upgrade to the Ramona Air Attack Base—operated by CAL FIRE San Diego Unit. www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/c...

YouTube video by CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz quema prescrita en el bosque estatal de demostración de Soquel 🌲

🌲 Las quemas prescritas reducen el riesgo de incendios y fortalecen la salud del bosque.

CAL FIRE y agencias locales realizaron una en el Bosque Estatal de Demostración, un lugar clave para la recreación, educación y conservación.

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YouTube video by CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK: Soquel Demonstration State Forest🌲

🌲 CAL FIRE & local partners recently conducted a prescribed burn in Soquel Demonstration State Forest—a vital tool for wildfire prevention, forest health, & habitat restoration.

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One funded project will support the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to promote research for Traditional Ecological Knowledge and reintegrate cultural burning practices to establish wildfire safety in communities.

Learn more about the projects: www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/g...

CAL FIRE’s Tribal Wildfire Resilience Program has awarded $4.7 million to support tribes and tribal nonprofits in implementing workforce training, cultural approaches to land stewardship, and wildfire resilience projects.

This August, we honor the CAL FIRE personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Their names, their stories, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

#LODD #NeverForgotten

This brought together communication professionals from across the state to strengthen crisis communication skills and better serve Californians in emergencies.

Because when seconds count, the way we communicate can make all the difference.

#CALFIRE #EmergencyCommunication #CrisisResponse

Whether it's a wildfire, an earthquake, or air quality alerts, timely communication can save lives. 📢

That’s why CAL FIRE hosted a Communications 101 workshop with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).

Red Flag Warning issued for Modoc and Siskiyou counties until 8 p.m. tonight.

The National Weather Service has issued a #RedFlagWarning for Modoc and Siskiyou counties until 8 p.m. tonight (7/31) due to abundant lightning on dry fuels, increasing the risk of new wildfire starts.

Stay alert, avoid any outdoor burning, and report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.

Governor Gavin Newsom joins CAL FIRE at a press conference to announce the latest additions to the world’s largest aerial firefighting fleet.

TUNE IN: Governor Newsom announces major addition to state’s firefighting capabilities.

Watch live at 1pm PT.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/bHCXWmB...
Facebook: fb.me/e/3pugGfO9H
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor

🚁 CAL FIRE is hiring. To explore career opportunities, visit: www.JoinCALFIRE.com

📺 Watch Governor Newsom mark the arrival of the FIREHAWK helicopters live today at 1PM: bit.ly/FireHawkFleet

YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV S70i Firehawk on the Front Lines

Today marks a milestone for CAL FIRE’s aviation program, recognizing the delivery of two additional S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters, bringing our fleet to 16.

These S-70i helicopters are built to fight fire fast:
💧 1,000-gal tank
🌙 Night ops
🚨 Rescue hoist
👥 9-person crew

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📱 Sign up for emergency notifications at: listoscalifornia.org/alerts/

Being prepared and knowing your zone can make all the difference in case of an emergency. Stay ready, stay safe, and help protect your community.

#CALFIRE #ReadySetGo #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyAlerts #BePrepared

Many California counties divide communities into zones. Evacuation orders are given by zone, meaning only certain areas are asked to leave at a time.

Knowing your zone means you can:
✔ Leave faster
✔ Avoid dangerous routes
✔ Keep your loved ones safe
✔ Help first responders do their job

⚠️ UPDATE: Red Flag Warnings have been extended to cover Thursday from 2 PM to 8 PM due to the continued threat of abundant lightning on dry fuels.

For the latest updates, check the Red Flag Warnings layer at fire.ca.gov. Stay alert and fire-ready.

CAL FIRE helicopter land on the beach to perform a rescue

Another reminder of the dangers of unstable cliffs. CAL FIRE Copter 604 responded to Davenport after a person fell 30 feet. Crews landed on the beach for a rapid rescue. The patient was flown to a trauma center in stable condition.
#StaySafe

🔥 CAL FIRE's goal: contain fires quickly—before they grow. Thanks to an aggressive initial attack, CAL FIRE keeps 95% of wildfires to 10 acres or less. 3/3
#InitialAttack #ReadyForWildfire

A CAL FIRE helicopter drops water

A CAL FIRE airtanker drops retardant.

CAL FIRE firefighters stand on land scarred by fire.

A CAL FIRE medium initial attack response may include:
🚒 5–8 fire engines
🪓 2 hand crews
🚜 2 bulldozers
🚁 1 helicopter
✈ 2 air tankers
📡 1 air attack plane to coordinate from above
👨 1 Battalion Chief to lead the response
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#InitialAttack #ReadyForWildfire

CAL FIRE engines at night

CAL FIRE firefighters walk towards an engine

When a wildfire is reported, CAL FIRE moves fast. 🚨
Continue reading 👇🏽 to see a medium response. During periods of heightened fire danger, more engines and aircraft may be dispatched immediately. 1/3

#CALFIRE #WildfireResponse

🔥 RED FLAG WARNING 🔥
Modoc, Siskiyou, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a #RedFlagWarning for parts of Northern California due to abundant lightning on dry fuels, creating critical fire weather conditions.

#WildfireSafety

YouTube video by CAL FIRE LNU (Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit) Quick Actions Make a Difference

During a recent structure fire response, a CAL FIRE captain spotted the fire moving into nearby vegetation. What happened next shows how quick thinking can make all the difference. 🎥

📍 Lakeport, CA
🎥 @calfirelnu.bsky.social LNU Engine 1468

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🔥 Fighting fire with fire 🔥
CAL FIRE uses controlled burns to remove fuel and stop wildfires in their tracks. Crews train hard to master this tactic under real pressure.

#CALFIRE #WildlandFirefighter #Training #ReadyForWildfire

⚠️ What #RedFlagWarning conditions means:
Conditions are critical for wildfire starts and rapid spread. Use extreme caution outdoors—one spark can start a wildfire.
✅ Stay updated on incidents and alerts: fire.ca.gov
✅ Learn how to prepare at: ReadyForWildfire.org

#CALFIRE #WildfirePrevention

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING — Dry Lightning Threat ⚡🔥
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 8 PM tonight for parts of Eastern Trinity, northern Lake and interior Mendocino counties.
#ReadyForWildfire #BeReady

Over the past 24 hours, 1,681 lightning strikes were recorded across the northern half of the state, sparking several small fires.

Over the past 24 hours, 1,681 lightning strikes were recorded across the northern half of the state, sparking several small fires.

All fires remain small—most under a quarter acre—and firefighters are engaged.

#CALFIRE #LightningFires #WildfireResponse

Happy World Conservation Day! 🌲
CAL FIRE’s Demonstration State Forests protect California’s diverse plants, animals & fungi—and serve as living labs for sustainable forest management.

Celebrate with our retro-style coloring page! 🎨👇
bit.ly/WNCDpostcard

#WorldConservationDay #Conservation

Join CAL FIRE Join CAL FIRE and make a difference through careers in fire protection, aviation, and resource management across California.

🔧🔧 Want to be part of CAL FIRE as Heavy Equipment Mechanic? Visit JoinCALFIRE.com to learn more.
#CALFIRECareers #HeavyEquipmentMechanic #JoinCALFIRE #Jobs

YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV How CAL FIRE prepares new vehicles for action

🚒 Before CAL FIRE vehicles hit the road, they go through a specialized setup—and it all starts at the Davis Mobile Equipment Rodeo.

This behind-the-scenes effort ensures our teams are ready to respond — fast, safely, and in full communication. youtu.be/dcBI8ifq-xo

CAL FIRE’s new Burn Severity Viewer is live!

This interactive map shows how wildfires have impacted California’s vegetation from 2015-2023. The tool helps identify where restoration is needed, plan prescribed burns, & understand changing fire behavior.

➡ Explore the tool: bit.ly/BurnSeverity...

Before your next beach trip, take a minute to check local conditions:
🌊 Tide Predictions: tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov
🚨 Water Safety: dbw.parks.ca.gov

Remember to stick to marked trails, stay clear of cliff edges, and watch for rising water.

#OceanSafety #CALFIRE #KnowBeforeYouGo #StaySafeCA