Fire Information

Each year CAL FIRE answers the call to over 300,000 emergency incidents. If incidents like large wildfires, earthquakes, floods or hazardous material spills become major incidents, then additional information is posted. More...

Wildfire Awareness Week May 6-12, 2012

With fire season coming up, California will declare May 6-12, 2012 "Wildfire Awareness Week". During that week, CAL FIRE will urge homeowners to take the necessary steps to prepare their family and their homes from potential wildfires. More...

Wildfire Awareness week News Release

Water Safety Public Service Annoucement

When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat, but CAL FIRE reminds Californians that most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines.

Water Safety PSA Video

CAL FIRE and National Guard Train for Coming Fire Season

With fire season around the corner, CAL FIRE and the California National Guard are once again training together to ensure California has every resource available to battle the state’s wildfires. Each year the two departments join forces to train military pilots to effectively make water drops on wildfires and how to safely integrate into a wildfire situations. More...

CAL FIRE and the California National Guard Training Video

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR DISASTER?

Disasters occur every year in California, from wildfires to floods to earthquakes. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services -- water, gas, electricity or telephones -- were cut off? The best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. More...

Earthquake Preparedness CAL FIRE TV Episode

GET READY FOR A WILDFIRE

With spring in full swing, now is the time for homeowners to get “Ready” for a wildfire by maintaining an adequate Defensible Space and by hardening their home by using fire resistant building materials. Defensible Space is the buffer you create by removing dead plants, grass and weeds. Just a few simple steps can help get you and your home “Ready” for a wildfire. More...

CAL FIRE Inspects for Defensible Space

Residential Landscape Debris Burning Safety

During certain times of the year, residential landscape debris burning of dead vegetation is allowed on "Permissive Burn Days". Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning. More...

Burn Permit Information    Residential Landscape Debris Burning Safety Video

Fire Prevention Fee Frequently Asked Questions

On July 7, 2011, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill X1 29. The bill established a fire prevention fee for structures within the State Responsibly Area (SRA). The bill required the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) to establish emergency regulation to implement the new fee. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the fee. More...

Ready, Set, Go!

CAL FIRE wants to help prepare residents and their home for the possibility of a wildfire, how to prepare, and when to evacuate. This short video will show how easy it is to develop a 3-step plan to prepare for what’s to come… Ready, Set, Go! More...

Ready, Set, Go! Video