Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to train flight crews for life-or-death emergencies. The new helicopter and hoist simulator, ...

Two CAL FIRE HAWKS from the Prado Helitack Base flew 5.1 and 4.4 hours, respectively, delivering nearly 80,000 gallons of water. Another CAL FIRE HAWK from Hemet-Ryan Helitack Base operated ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection began rolling out a long-awaited update to its fire hazard severity zones Monday, which is set to more than double the number of acres in ...

Only 21% of properties within the Eaton fire perimeter were in Cal Fire’s “very high ... It means the model could not simulate how a wildland fire could decimate a community like Altadena.

Two CAL FIRE HAWKS from the Prado Helitack Base flew 5.1 and 4.4 hours, respectively, delivering nearly 80,000 gallons of water. Another CAL FIRE HAWK from Hemet-Ryan Helitack Base operated overnight, ...

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - CAL FIRE Butte Unit is responding to two water rescues Monday evening. The first rescue CAL FIRE crews are responding to is taking place on Ord Ferry Road at the Dips. CAL FIRE ...

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) -- Local CAL FIRE units are beginning to adapt to a shift from a traditional fire season to a fire year. CAL FIRE BEU San Benito-Monterey is bringing in their seasonal ...

and all CAL FIRE helicopter bases to be fully operational year-round. Employing firefighters year-round is expected to cost the state $175 million to $185 million annually, said McGuire.

And it’s being done by the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire and city and county wildland fire crews and engines. There are two different and distinct efforts taking place. What gets the attention ...

After meeting with key state and federal leaders on recovery efforts for Los Angeles firestorm survivors, Governor Gavin Newsom today will sign an executive order that directs his Administration ...

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire Butte County has responded to numerous rescue missions on flooded roadways, urging residents to "turn around and don't drown." "The trend that we’re seeing is ...