Firing operations have begun on the #LoaferDWR project. Eight engines and four hand crews are at scene ensuring a safe and effective burn.

#LoaferDWR [update] One way we maximize the effectiveness of a broadcast burn is by creating piles of dead brush and timber within the burn area. By collecting the fuel into a pile, we get better consumption of the fuels than if they were just laying loose on the ground.

#LoaferDWR [update] When we say "control" burn, we mean it. We light a fire so it burns away all the fuel on the ground, but doesn't climb up and burn the trees. By lighting fire off our pre-constructed containment lines, we make sure our control burns stay where we want them to.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Fire Apparatus Engineers! 🎉👏🙌 From left to right, black hats: Fernando Alejo Del Rio, Branden Dias, Daniel Nelson, and Harrison Wiley. 🔥🔥Pictured center: Unit and County Fire Chief Garrett Sjolund. Welcome home!!! 🏠🏠

A Palermo man has been arrested for throwing a full can of Red Bull at a fire engine that was responding to a vegetation fire in June. See the attached news release for all the details.

CAL FIRE/Butte County Firefighters in Bangor responded to a unique call this morning. An owl had gotten its wing stuck in a barbed wire fence. The firefighters cut the fence to free the owl, gently wrapped it up and took it back to the fire station. Great work guys!

Crews responded to a fire south of the Gridley-Biggs cemetery this afternoon. The fire burned a transient encampment and impacted a nearby large oak tree. Fire is knocked down. Overhaul cleanup operations are underway. #BrothersFire

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a commercial manufacturing company near the Oroville Airport early this morning. See the news release and pictures for all the details. #ChallengerFire

After 22 years of dedicated service, we celebrate the retirement of Firefighter Casey Corcoran. From Station 35 in Paradise to every station in Battalion 4, Casey’s calm leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment have shaped generations of firefighters. Thank you, Casey!

October's call for service. Reminder: Check the batteries in your smoke detectors! A working detector is one of the simplest ways to protect your home and keep your family safe. 🏠❤️

Burn Permits will no longer be required starting tomorrow, 11/7. See News Release for details.

CAL FIRE-Butte County is proud to announce that four of our newly promoted Engineers have successfully completed the CAL FIRE Company Officers Academy in Ione, CA.! From Left to Right: Patrick Rupiper, Daniel Jordan, Deputy Chief Rick Manson, Kevin Nielsen, and Dillon Acala.

To the citizens of Butte County: your courage, unity, and resilience during the Camp Fire inspired every one of us. You showed the world what strength looks like. 📷📷 We stood with you then. We stand with you now. And we’ll always be proud to serve this incredible community. 📷

Fuels reduction work continues on the #PhoenixVMP. Table Mountain Crew 1 is burning pre-constructed piles of dead timber and brush, removing dangerous fire fuel from the area south of Forbestown Road east of Oroville.