Anale Burlew

Chief Burlew began her distinguished fire service career in 1998 with the Marin County Fire Department before joining CAL FIRE in 2000 as a Fire Fighter 1 in the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit (NEU). Her progression through the ranks included roles as Fire Apparatus Engineer and Fire Captain, where she contributed to the Grass Valley Emergency Command Center and the Marysville Hazmat Team.

Promoted to Battalion Chief in 2011, she led operations at the Northern Region Operations Coordination Center and later at the NEU Grass Valley Emergency Command Center. In 2017, Chief Burlew advanced to Central Operations Division Chief in the Sonoma Lake Napa Unit, where she oversaw critical areas including Training, Safety, Fleet, and the Emergency Command Center.

In 2018, Chief Burlew took on the role of Deputy Chief of Command and Control, managing CAL FIRE’s statewide Command and Control Program, the Hired Equipment Program, and the Sacramento Command Center. Her expertise culminated in her appointment as Assistant Deputy Director of Fire Protection Operations in February 2022, where she oversees vital Fire Protection Operations Programs, including Operations Support, Intelligence, and Incident Management Teams.

An active leader in CAL FIRE Incident Management Teams, she served as Plans Section Chief and Incident Commander Trainee, and has been involved in rewriting and maintaining multiple CAL FIRE Handbooks. Chief Burlew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Administration from Sacramento State University, underscoring her commitment to excellence in fire service management