#WildfirePreparednessWeek is beginning across CA. Today, we started in Sacramento to discuss the importance of #defensiblespace & #homehardening . It was great to see my local, state & federal partners! Visit ReadyforWildfire.org to learn more about wildfire safety & prep!

During wildfires, embers can ignite homes. Clearing combustibles from within 5 feet of your home creates a buffer, reducing fire spread risk. Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org. Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety #WildfirePreparednessWeek #WPW2024

Each May, we honor fallen peace officers at the CA Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento. Designated by President Kennedy in 1962, May 15 is National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. CAL FIRE pays tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay

May 5-11 is #WildfirePreparednessWeek and in collaboration with CAL FIRE, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is touring the state to talk about the importance of being ready and the invaluable partnerships that help keep communities safe. Learn more: wp.me/pd8T7h-9h9

CAL FIRE & our partners are live at McClellan Airbase at 11:00 a.m. for the kickoff of Wildfire Preparedness Week. Join the live stream now & learn what you can do to make CA more fire-resilient.

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Iniciamos Semana de Preparación Contra Incendios 2024!

El enlance para la transmission en vivo a las 11 a.m.: vimeo.com/event/4239497

Kicking off Wildfire Preparedness Week 2024!

Join our live stream at 11:00 a.m.: vimeo.com/event/4239497

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As peak fire activity nears, CAL FIRE teams statewide gear up mentally and physically. The Boggs Mountain Helitack crew just completed their annual Basic Helicopter Operations & Safety training, vital for safe crew deployments & transport, ensuring swift & secure statewide…

#SchoolFire off Maricopa Highway and Pentland Road, in Kern County, is 1,479 acres and 98% contained. Kern County Fire

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#SchoolFire off Maricopa Highway and Pentland Road, in Kern County, is 1,286 acres and 50% contained.
Kern County Fire

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New Incident: #SchoolFire off Maricopa Highway and Pentland Road, in Kern County, is 1,003 acres. Kern County Fire

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In the 1980s prescribed or controlled fire was used for agriculture, brush management, and timber understory maintenance. It was a tool to reduce fuel buildup by maintaining productive forests and reducing brushlands in California.

There was a decline in the use of prescribed…

When #CALFIRE Captain Ryan May answered the call for a woman in childbirth, he leaned on his training, attempting to calm the father, and assuring the couple that help was on the way.

Utilizing his training and pre-arrival script, Captain May talked the couple through the…

Research suggests that creating a noncombustible buffer of five feet around your home can significantly improve the likelihood that it survives a wildfire. Creating a combustible-free Zone 0 that extends a minimum of five feet from each structure or, if applicable, an attached…

CAL FIRE prioritizes firefighter fitness. The Brabo 4319 Workout honors Fire Captain Brabo's legacy with exercises reflecting his dedication to structural firefighting. All Fire Control students partake in this disciplined routine, essential for frontline readiness. #Training

The benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence are explored in this @Novapbs documentary. One benefit examined shows how #CALFIRE is spotting wildfires faster with the help of ALERTCalifornia and the power of #AI .
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.CAL FIRE AEU unveiled the Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park, housing 7 hand crews for rapid emergency response. With 150 firefighters and support staff, it marks a milestone in wildfire readiness. Stay tuned for the ribbon-cutting!
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