The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) continues to support projects that enhance the health of California’s landscapes and forests. Since 2017, CAL FIRE has awarded over $700 million in Forest Health grants, and now applications are open for the next round of funding. A total of $70 million is available to support projects focused on preventing wildfires, increasing reforestation efforts, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information on the applicatio

CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE

🚒 Before CAL FIRE vehicles hit the road, they go through a specialized setup, and it all starts at the Davis Mobile Equipment Rodeo. Heavy equipment mechanics from across California come together to: 🔧 Disassemble and prep new vehicles 💡 Install lights, radios, and satellite equipment 🎛 Set up sirens, inverters, and comms ✅ Apply the final CAL FIRE decals and complete quality checks This behind-the-scenes effort ensures our teams are ready to respond — fast, safely, and in full communication

Last week, CAL FIRE announced that the second of our seven C-130H airtanker conversions was ready for action–adding to the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. 💪 The fleet is positioned across California to reach the most remote areas of the state in 20 minutes or less. Our C-130H air tankers are a powerful firefighting tool, delivering 4,000 gallons of fire retardant per flight. The five CAL FIRE airbases that will be home to C-130H’s are: Ramona, Paso Robles, Fresno, McClella