Fire Information

When CAL FIRE responds to a major incident the Department will create a web site.  Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day fires, floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. More...

Watch the latest Fire Situation Report Video ~ ~ ~ Statewide Fire Map

National Campus Fire Safety Month

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed the month of September as National Campus Fire Safety Month. Both Governor Schwarzenegger and CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal are encouraging campuses across the state to promote campus fire safety awareness and support efforts in providing safe housing for the students who live on or off campus. More...

Campus Fire Safety Proclamation ~ ~ ~ Campus Fire Safety Fact Sheet

Are You Prepard for a Disaster? - September is National Preparedness Month

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...

State Fire Marshal Issues Mandate to Gas Station Owners

On August 23, the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced that it was mandating the removal of hold open latches on all Vapor System Technologies (VST) nozzles in approximately 3,000 gas stations statewide. This action will ensure public safety and allow the gasoline stations equipped with VST nozzles to continue operating. More...

VST Safety Advisory Video ~ ~ ~ Español

Wildfire Is Coming. Is Your Home Ready?

Preparing for a wildfire starts with 3 simple steps: Ready, Set, Go. It takes the combination of both Defensible Space and the hardening of your home to really give your house the best chance of surviving a wildfire. More...

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order to Boost State's Wildfire Preparedness and Resources

Schwarzenegger's ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, today he issued Executive Order S-07-10, which mobilizes the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to secure and deploy additional resources and personnel necessary to save lives and protect homes statewide from wildfires. More...

Debris Burning Safety and Burn Permit Information

During certain times of the year residential debris burning of dead vegetation is allowed. However, homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning. In many area burn permits may be required. More...

Living and Building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding, exterior doors, decking, windows, eaves wall vents, and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards. More...