Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
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Training never stops. Not even underwater.

The SWET (Shallow Water Egress Training) chair is a specialized, modular training device originally developed for military aircrews. It simulates a submerged helicopter.

#CALFIRE #Helitack #SWETChair

The wildfire tab is coming due California’s wildfire report lays out the costs. Now lawmakers — and Gov. Newsom — have to decide who absorbs them.

The wildfire tab is coming due
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Drought, Wildfire

Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Drought, Wildfire
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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Roof collapses, firefighters retreat as massive paper warehouse goes up in flames A warehouse filled with Kimberly Clark paper products grew into a huge fire Tuesday morning.

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Warehouse in California
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Did you know firefighters are also educators?

Public education is an incredibly important part of CAL FIRE’s mission.

Stronger communities mean safer communities. And we're committed to building both.

#CALFIRE #FirePrevention #CommunityFirst #FireSafety #ProtectingCalifornia

Rain, possible thunderstorms will break SoCal heat streak this week, forecasters say After a record-breaking heat streak in March, Southern California is set to cool down this week and get some precipitation, the National Weather Service says.

Rain, possible thunderstorms will break SoCal heat streak this week, forecasters say
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It’s under control now…. But this was my drive to the gig Friday. Springs Fire. Thanks #rivcofire and #calfire

Springs Fire Moreno Valley: 4,176 Acres, Evacuations Lifted The Springs Fire in Moreno Valley burned 4,176 acres at 45% containment. Evacuations lifted Saturday. Get the latest updates on Riverside County fire activity.

Springs Fire Moreno Valley: 4,176 Acres, Evacuations Lifted
The Springs Fire in Moreno Valley burned 4,176 acres at 45% containment. Evacuations lifted Saturday. Get the latest updates on River...

#SpringsFire #MorenoValley #CalFire #RiversideCounty #CrownFire
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Effective Disruption in Fire Service Leadership David Acuña believes that the only pathway for new information, practices and concepts to permeate the minds and culture of the fire service is the development and encouragement...

Sometimes the way it’s always done isn’t the best way when lives are on the line, argues one of CAL FIRE’s own in this recently published article.

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#CALFIRE #firefighters #innovation

Whether you’re planning a beach bonfire or a campfire in the backcountry, keeping your fire contained is critical.

One less spark can prevent a wildfire.

95 percent of wildfires are human-caused. Take the extra time to practice campfire safety.

#CALFIRE #OneLessSpark #WildfireSafety

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that’s forced some to evacuate
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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Live interactive evacuation map from #CalFire for #RiversideCounty,CA is at link above.
#SpringsFire

California faces "ugly" summer This year’s low snow levels mean less meltwater will be available during the dry months.

California Faces ‘Ugly’ Summer
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California’s fire outlook: hot, dry and federally reorganized Fire season is starting early and the federal agencies<b> </b>that fight fires in much of the state<b> </b>are in the middle of their biggest restructuring in decades.

California’s fire outlook: hot, dry and federally reorganized
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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Not all fire starts from the ground. A helitorch is an aerial ignition device mounted beneath a helicopter. It releases a controlled amount of ignited fuel to introduce low-intensity fire in targeted areas.

#RxFire #CALFIRE #GoodFire

🌱 Now Open: Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard Grants! 🌱

CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry program is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard Grants program!

🔗 Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/UrbanFCGrants

#CALFIRE #GreenSchoolyards

🚒 Engines are the backbone of CAL FIRE’s response—built to handle everything from fast-moving wildfires to all-risk emergencies or all-hazard emergencies.

If you’ve spent time on an engine, share your insights in the comments.

#CALFIRE #FireEngines #WildlandFire #FirefighterLife

Fireworks task force recommends dozens of changes after deadly Esparto blast A report from a state task force on the deadly Esparto fireworks explosion laid out 37 recommendations officials say will modernize oversight, close legal loopholes and strengthen coordination between...

Fireworks task force recommends dozens of changes after deadly Esparto blast
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CAL FIRE firefighters

Before heading out:
• Let someone know your plans
• Stay on marked trails and watch your footing
• Carry water, a first aid kit, and a way to call for help

Remote rescues take time. Preparation helps keep you — and first responders — safe.
#CALFIRE #Safety #Preparedness

Historic heat dome may fuel summer wildfires, growing drought Hundreds of monthly records fell across the U.S. as a relentless heat wave roasts the western half of the country

Historic heat dome may fuel summer wildfires, growing drought
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Llamas en incendio de maleza en Santee, condado de San Diego

SAN DIEGO: Incendio de vegetación en Santee quemó 2 hectáreas junto a centro comercial; el fuego fue controlado sin heridos ni estructuras dañadas durante el domingo por la tarde. 🚒🔥Se evacuaron las tiendas Walmart y Michaels.🏪 #Santee #SanDiego #Incendio #CalFire

Wildland firefighting means working in extreme heat, smoke, and rugged terrain.

The right personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keeping firefighters safe on the line. This PPE can weigh up to 30-50 pounds altogether. #PPE is one part of a larger safety system.

#CALFIRE #WildlandFire

Clear contracts, new tech. Can California's insurance woes be fixed? Candidates spoke about moving people off the California FAIR Plan and modernizing the Department of Insurance at a forum in the Pacific Palisades.

Clear contracts, new tech. Can California's insurance woes be fixed?
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How will California curb spiraling disaster costs? New study could guide response to era of 'climate-fueled economic crisis' The report is expected to guide how the state addresses the growing costs of catastrophic disasters and who will pay.

After ever-costlier California fires, new study could shape state’s response
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Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave The unprecedented heat wave that has roasted the West during the past two weeks has also set the stage for a potentially perilous wildfire season.

Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
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From ashes to lawsuits: $23,000 HOA bill divides California community ravaged by the Eaton wildfire
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These academies cover the fundamentals that keep firefighters and communities safe, including updated firefighting tactics, physical fitness standards, and critical safety protocols that reflect current fire conditions and best practices.

#CALFIRE #Recruitment #ReadyForWildfire

What does the March heatwave mean for California's fire season? The five-day heatwave that broke records across California and the West around March 19, with temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area around an unseasonable 32 degrees Celsius, cooled down shortly ...

What does the March heatwave mean for California's fire season?
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The West's record-shattering heat wave isn't over as heat dome shifts into the Plains Temperatures that are 20 to 40 degrees above average for this time of year will be common from the Southwest into the Great Plains.

The West's record-shattering heat wave isn't over as heat dome shifts into the Plains
#Wildfires #Drought #Storms #Rain #Snow #Mudslides #FEMA #California #CalFire #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #ParkFire #LakeFire #PacificPalisades #Evacuations
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