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

The Atwater Training Center is officially open—training the next generation of California’s firefighters! 🚒 As CAL FIRE’s fourth training center and the newest in our statewide network, this facility offers high-quality training and hands-on experience for both new recruits and seasoned personnel. Firefighters here sharpen their skills in fire prevention and suppression, and emergency medical response. CAL FIRE is committed to investing in high-quality training and facilities, building a strong

Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE