It’s #NationalBurnAwarenessWeek. The states that roughly 70,000 people went to the hospital emergency department because of contact burns in 2018. About a third were children. Holding a child while cooking is a recipe for injury. Learn more at ameriburn.org/advocacy-and-p.
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CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program is committed to restoring the long-term health & resilience of #CA’s forests. Our forests capture & store an estimated 25.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year—this helps to fight #ClimateChange. Learn more at storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3a7224.
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We are an all-hazard department, meaning we are ready to respond 24/7/365 to any emergency incident! Did you know that CAL FIRE responded to 46,308 calls in January? Call types include wildland/structure fires, vehicle accidents, floods, & more. When you call, we are ready!
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A resilient forest can withstand & adapt to disturbances caused by pests, disease, & fire. #PrescribedFire helps keep our forests healthy. Healthy forests protect water quality & quantity. We’re working to make #CA more resilient to #Wildfire. See more at fire.ca.gov/fuels-reductio.
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According to the , 81% of home heating fire deaths involved portable space heaters. Anything that can burn should be at least 3 ft. away portable heating units. Take the extra step by maintaining a “kid-free zone” of 3 ft. or more around these heat sources for safety.
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Today we remember our brothers and sisters who died in the line of duty during the month of February. We are forever thankful for their service. #LODD #NotForgotten
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CAL FIRE proudly partners with researchers at the Cyber-Human-Physical Systems Lab in using #drones to further our understanding of #Wildfire. Researchers can monitor & measure air toxin distribution at #PrescribedFires. Learn more at fire.ca.gov/media/iptnzoef.
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Yesterday, Joe Tyler presented the 2022 Medal of Valor & 2021/2022 Director’s Awards. These awards recognize exceptional & outstanding individual & group accomplishments that further CAL FIRE’s goals. Congratulations to all! Visit: vimeo.com/event/2814554.
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10 engines + 3 trucks + 1 breathing support unit = firefighters containing a fire at a 400,000 sq ft building last week in Butte County. Thanks to & neighboring agencies. Another example of the work we do 24/7/365 to protect our communities!
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The research shows that 48% of home heating fires occurred Dec.-Feb. Having a nice setting around the fireplace is a great way to enjoy its warmth & glow. Materials used to make furniture can be highly flammable. Always keep furnishings a safe distance away from the fire.
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Last call for young women ages 16–18 to attend #CampCinder! 2023 is your year - come to our free 4-night #firefighter camp. Learn from our top female firefighters. Two camps in June – San Luis Obispo & Redding. Deadline to register is Jan. 31! Visit fire.ca.gov/camp-cinder.
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Do not use your oven, ranges, or other heat-generating cooking appliances to heat your home. By doing so, you pose multiple, extremely dangerous fire hazards to include the risk of fire and burns. Ovens are meant to bake and make a roast—otherwise, you could become toast.
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In 2022, CAL FIRE responded to more than 550,000 calls! Incidents ranged from wildland & structure fires, automobile collisions, medical aids, rescues & more. This reinforces our commitment to being an #AllHazard department ready to respond to any emergency incident. #AllRisk
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This #CALFIREClassic is the 1972 acquisition of the first Grumman S-2 tankers from the US Navy. They were converted to 800-gal. S-2A airtankers. In 2005, we completed an upgrade of the fleet with S-2T airtankers that deliver 1,200 gal. of fire retardant in a single payload!
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The is providing an additional 60-day public comment period for the regulatory adoption of State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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The Department is providing an additional written comment period for State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones from February 3, 2023, to April 4, 2023.
Members of the public can comment via our website at osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ.
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Just as you would for kids, furniture, and objects, keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from outdoor heating equipment. Children should not operate outdoor portable heaters. When the area in which they are used is not occupied, turn them off.
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Staff at CAL FIRE’s L.A. Moran Reforestation Center are excited to install their new flat filler machine! This machine is capable of filling about 500 seedling styro-blocks per hour. Learn more about our reforestation efforts at fire.ca.gov/programs/resou
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2022 saw 163 arson arrests by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement! This remarkable achievement was possible by the diligent work of our officers & conscientious Californians. Vital to our mission, CAL FIRE is committed to preventing fires. #ArsonArrests
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In the CAL FIRE Report for 1/23/23 - a year of accomplishments (from a significant reduction of acres burned & structures destroyed, to fire prevention & reforestation efforts), community partnerships that helped those impacted by recent floods and storms, #CampCinder, and more!
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Driving a classic Beetle is fun, but if you’re carrying firewood, you could have some unwanted hitch hikers. Moving infested firewood can be very detrimental by the spread of invasive forest pests throughout #CA! Always buy it where you burn it. Visit firewood.ca.gov.
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The continues to share how communities can access state resources, as we all do our part to create a more resilient #CA. Tune in to the next webinar on January 23 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom to learn more about Zone 0 and Burn Permits. See more at osfm.fire.ca.gov/wildfire-publi.
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Apply now for #CampCinder, CAL FIRE’s free #firefighter camp for young women ages 16 - 18 to learn about careers in firefighting! The camp is offered in June at two locations: Redding & San Luis Obispo. Visit fire.ca.gov/camp-cinder. The deadline to register is January 31!
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USDA Forest Service Launches New Efforts in CA to Address Wildfire Crisis. Areas: SoCal (4M acres), Trinity (910K acres), Klamath (10M acres), Plumas (285K acres), & more 
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Together, we’re working to make California’s forests and landscapes more resilient. We’re excited to further this work with our federal partners . See what’s underway at our dashboard: fire.ca.gov/fuels-reductio
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On Monday, firefighters from were dispatched to 2 individuals stuck in a tree with rising flood waters. Swift water teams made a plan for extraction & teamwork was executed with no injuries. Thanks to local partners for their assistance.
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Join us on January 25 at 3 p.m. for a webinar from CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Research Grant Program. Marissa Goodwin from University of NM will present on climate changes and forest treatments in the Sierra Nevada: frap.fire.ca.gov/research-monit.
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We all know – CPR saves lives! Here’s Mark Bales, a Fire Captain-Paramedic at , sharing the importance of CPR and how to perform CPR.
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Turn portable heaters off when you turn in for the night—an extra blanket is safer than running a portable unit while you sleep. The says half of the home heating fire deaths were caused by having heating equipment too close to things that burn, like bedding or clothing.
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To assist with response to ongoing winter storms, CAL FIRE shared heavy equipment mechanics with to keep operations going. State partnerships for the win!
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Mutual Aid across state agencies can take on many various looks. To assist with response to ongoing winter storms, @CAL_FIRE shared heavy equipment mechanics with @CaltransHQ to keep operations going.
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2022 was a year of accomplishments - significant reductions of acres burned & structures destroyed, fire prevention & reforestation efforts. We responded to more than 500,000 calls for service to cover an array of fire, medical & hazard needs. This year-end video tells the story!
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We are absolutely devastated at the tragic loss of another Deputy. We stand with our protectors, our partners, our friends at in their grief. Rest in Peace, Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
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We are devastated to announce the passing of Deputy Darnell Calhoun who was killed in the line of duty this afternoon.
Updates will follow as soon as more information becomes available.
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☔️Even as our flood bypasses work as designed, more storms are coming💧Stay prepared 💪🏻💪🏽💪🏿 A message from California Natural Resources Secretary
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You check the gas in your car before heading out. Why not check the weather? Knowing what's in store for your drive can help you arrive to your destination safely. Rainy conditions require driving slower & with a greater distance between you & the car in front of you. Be ready!
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CAL FIRE is committed to the protection & restoration of iconic old-growth giant sequoia. Reforestation after a devastating fire includes hazard tree mitigation, erosion control, & site preparation. To date, approximately 400 acres of burned-over forestland have been replanted.
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Mission tasking! What’s that, you ask? It’s an important term because it’s how #CALFIRE sends resources to assist communities/agencies impacted by the recent rains & floods. Examples include flood fighting efforts, filling sandbags, and removal of road debris & downed trees.
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