Defending People, Wildland, and California’s Way of Life

We make a direct impact through effective forest management and fire containment.

: As California gets hotter and drier, the threat of wildfire increases

CAL FIRE is boldly meeting the challenges of California’s climate reality.

Largest firefighting force in the nation

With 12,000 permanent and seasonal personnel and the largest civilian firefighting air fleet in the nation, we protect over 31 million acres of wildland.

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Containing fires saves untold lives and structures

CAL FIRE aggressively fights fire, with the goal of keeping 95% of fires contained at 10 acres or less.

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Responding to ever-growing wildfire threats, as catastrophic becomes the new normal

By early 2025, two of the three most destructive wildfires in California history have already burned, underscoring the severity of the ongoing threat of wildfire.

Defending People, Wildland, and California’s Way of Life

: As California gets hotter and drier, the threat of wildfire increases

Largest firefighting force in the nation

Containing fires saves untold lives and structures

Responding to ever-growing wildfire threats, as catastrophic becomes the new normal

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Defending People, Wildland, and California’s Way of Life

: As California gets hotter and drier, the threat of wildfire increases

Largest firefighting force in the nation

Containing fires saves untold lives and structures

Responding to ever-growing wildfire threats, as catastrophic becomes the new normal

Demonstration State Forests Leading by Example

EMERGENCY RESPONSE On the scene when disaster strikes

Wildfire Mitigation Reducing the risk of wildfire across the state

CAL FIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT Keeping consumers and communities safe

ECONOMIC IMPACT A major employer offering work that makes a difference

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