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CAL FIRE crews and equipment are a familiar sight throughout the State with responsibility for the protection of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, they provide emergency services of all kinds within 36 of California's 58 counties through local government contracts. If you have any information to add to this section, please email us     photo by CAL FIRE NEU photo by CAL FIRE Mendocino photo by CAL FIRE Humboldt Del Norte The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL FIRE Serves and Safeguards the People and Protects the Property and Resources of California The team at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - are dedicated to the fire prevention, fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California’s privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State’s 58 counties via contracts with local governments. Preventing wildfires in the State Responsibility Area is a vital part of CAL FIRE’s mission. While these efforts have occurred since the early days of the Department, CAL FIRE has adapted to the evolving destructive wildfires and succeeded in significantly increasing its efforts in fire prevention. They work to prevent wildfire through wildland pre-fire engineering, vegetation management, fire planning, education and law enforcement. CAL FIRE firefighters are members of the IAFF Local 2881 What They Do All-Hazard Response CAL FIRE is on the scene for floods, fires, earthquakes, medical aid, hazardous materials spills, search and rescue missions, and other disasters. Initial Attack CAL FIRE Fire Protection services operate throughout the State with responsibility for over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. Initial attack aircraft can reach even the most remote corners of California within 20 minutes, with the goal of keeping 95% of fires contained at 10 acres or less. Training for Tomorrow California State Fire Training is one of the many OSFM (Office of the State Fire Marshal) divisions supporting CAL FIRE. OSFM establishes, develops, and delivers standardized training and education for the California fire service. Preventing Wildfire We’re mitigating the risk of devastating wildfire through proven fire-prevention strategies. Crews create fuel breaks and controlled burns to reduce fuel in forests, and partner with local agencies to manage vegetation. Maintaining the Balance Our work aims to protect and increase healthy forests. We conduct research, enforce regulations, and restore ecosystems. Fire Safety Outreach How you handle campfires and fireworks can keep all of us safe. Prepare your home and family for wildfire season with home hardening and evacuation plans. Find trusted fire safety information from CAL FIRE. Over $1 Billion Invested in Wildfire Resilience Significant investments are being made statewide for wildfire prevention and forest health projects. These investments aim to safeguard our iconic landscapes and better protect communities. Aviation Program Mobile Equipment Program Training Center Cost Recovery The CAL FIRE aviation program is the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world with over 60 fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Based at 14 air tanker bases, 10 CAL FIRE helitack bases and one CAL FIRE/San Diego County Sheriff helitack base, the aircraft, skilled pilots, and aviation support staff respond to thousands of wildfires annually. The Mobile Equipment Facility in Davis, California is responsible for the design, acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of all CAL FIRE vehicles and local government equipment when requested. The facility ensures the best emergency response vehicles for CAL FIRE personnel and prioritizes capability, safety and reliability for all equipment. CAL FIRE operates three state-of-the-art training centers in California for year-round training in fire protection and prevention, emergency response, law enforcement and natural resource systems. CAL FIRE provides training for its workforce and personnel from other fire protection and law enforcement agencies in various subjects including fire control, arson investigation, leadership, aviation, and specialized courses. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement personnel enforce forest and fire laws and conduct investigations into the cause of fires, with a focus on bringing arsonists to justice. They also pursue cases for civil cost recovery from individuals who are responsible for the cause of a fire. CAL FIRE Investigators respond to fires statewide to determine their cause and assist legal teams in preventing future incidents. 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