CAL FIRE Communications
The CAL FIRE Communications office mission is to provide information and education to people of all ages, in public forums, through the media and worldwide web, and the distribution and display of printed material. At every opportunity, our best and brightest will represent the Communications Division and the Department in a professional and responsive manner. Our commitment to this mission will mirror our commitment and dedication to the department and our constituents.
Contact Information
If you're reporting an emergency please call 911!
Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For inquiries during these hours contact us at (916) 653-5123.
If you are a member of the media, and need information or comment, you can call (916) 651- FIRE (3473).
CAL FIRE
Communications Office
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
General Public
Phone: 916-653-5123
Fax: 916-654-7661
Media
Phone: 916-651-FIRE (3473)
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Fire Preparedness
Please visit ReadyForWildfire.org or www.fire.ca.gov/DSpace to learn how to prepare, prevent, and react to wildfire activity in your area.
CAL FIRE has worked collectively to empower you with education to keep your home, your family, and yourself safe during wildfire activity.
Fact Sheets
- Fire and Emergency Response Overview (PDF)
- California Fire Plan (PDF)
- Commonly Used Fire Terminology (PDF)
- Wildland Fire Retardant FAQ's (PDF)
- CAL FIRE's Fallen Firefighters (PDF)
- CAL FIRE's Medal of Valor Honorees (PDF)
- CAL FIRE's Flood Response (PDF)
- CAL FIRE Lookouts (PDF)
Cooperative Fire Protection
- Aviation Program Overview (PDF)
- Aviation Program Overview (PDF)(Español)
- Aviation Recognition Guide (Print- Friendly Version) (PDF)
- S-2T Airtanker (PDF)
- S-2T Airtanker (PDF(Español)
- UH-1H Super Huey Helicopter (PDF)
- UH-1H Super Huey Helicopter (PDF)(Español)
- OV-10A Airtactical Aircraft (PDF)
- OV-10A Airtactical Aircraft (PDF)(Español)
- C-130H Airtanker (PDF)
- C-130H Airtanker (PDF)(Español)
- Sikorsky S70i (PDF)
- Sikorsky S70i (PDF)(Español)
- Hoist Rescue (PDF)
- Hoist Rescue (PDF)(Español)
- Fire Retardant (PDF)
- Fire Retardant (PDF)(Español)
Mobile Equipment
Defensible Space & Wildfire Preparedness
- Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan (PDF)
- Are you Ready? - Defensible Space and Home Hardening (PDF)
- Are you Set? - Wildfire Preparedness (PDF)
- Are you ready to Go? - Wildfire Evacuation Guide (PDF)
- Make Your Home FIRESAFE - A Quick Checklist (PDF)
- Animal Evacuation (PDF)
- Homeowners Checklist (PDF)
- Equipment Use Safety (PDF)
- Before, During and After Wildfire (PDF)
- Learning to Live With Fire (PDF)
- The Benefits of Fire (PDF)
Outdoor Fire Safety
Indoor Fire Safety
- Exit Drills In The Home (PDF)
- Cooking Fire Safety (PDF)
- Safe Home Heating
- Candle Fire Safety (PDF)
- Smoke Alarms Save Lives (PDF)
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms (PDF)
Holiday Fire Safety
- Christmas Tree Safety
- Candle Safety
- Fireplace Safety
- Holiday Decorations Safety
- Holiday Lights Safety
- Smokey's Holiday Quiz (PDF)
- 4th of July Safety Tips (PDF)
- Halloween Safety
Other
- Resource Management and Forestry Overview
- Tree Planting Tips (PDF)
- Water-Wise Young Landscape Tree Care (PDF)
- Water-Wise Mature Landscape Tree Care (PDF)
- Forest Practice Program (PDF)
- Demonstration State Forests (PDF)
- Pre-Fire Management (PDF)
- Vegetation Management Program (PDF)
- Archaeology Program (PDF)
- Forestry Assistance Program (PDF)
- Urban and Community Forestry (PDF)
- Nursery Program (PDF)
- Pest Management Program (PDF)
- Tree City USA (PDF)
- Fuels Reduction Guide
- Fuels Reduction Guide Brochure