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
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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Newsroom
January
- CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Cause of the Dixie Fire
- CAL FIRE now accepting grant applications for business and workforce development projects in forestry
- CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Cause of Colorado Fire
February
March
April
- Forest Management Handbook for Small-Parcel Landowners
- Harden Your Home. Create Defensible Space. Be Prepared for Wildfire! CAL FIRE Uses Wildfire Preparedness Week to Share the Message
May
- CAL FIRE Establishes New Division to Assist Local Communities Prepare for Wildfires
- CAL FIRE Reminds Californians to Prepare Their Homes Now for Wildfire
- CAL FIRE Invests in Workforce and Business Development
- CAL FIRE Invests in Improving Forested Landscapes
June
- CAL FIRE Awards Nearly $118 Million in Local Wildfire Prevention Grants
- CAL FIRE Urges Safety as the Fourth of July Holiday Approaches
July
- Urban Forest Groups Join With Save Our Water to Highlight Importance of Tree Care This Summer
- Stacked logs posing fire risk from paused Chamberlain Creek timber sale to be hauled from Jackson Demonstration State Forest in coming weeks
August
- California Demonstration State Forest Adds 2,500 acres
- New vision for the Jackson Demonstration State Forest
- Previously planned operations on the Jackson Demonstration State Forest set to resume
September
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- September
- October
- November
- December
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- March
- January
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- April
- May
- September
- October
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 Medal of Valor Honorees (PDF)
- CAL FIRE's Flood Response (PDF)
- CAL FIRE Lookouts (PDF)
- Incident Management Team Activation
- Fallen Heroes (PDF)
Cooperative Fire Protection
Aviation Program
- 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
- Model 14-15 Engine (PDF)
- Model 24 Engine (PDF)
- Model 25 Engine (PDF)
- Model 34 & 35 Engine (PDF)
- Emergency Crew Transports (ECTs) (PDF)
- Bulldozers (PDF)
- Mobile Kitchen Units (MKUs) (PDF)
- Mobile Communication Centers (MCCs) (PDF)
Hand Crew Program
Defensible Space & Wildfire Preparedness
- Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Action Plan (Interactive)
- Ready. Set. Go! Wildfire Action Plan (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
- Forest Practice Program (PDF)
- Demonstration State Forests (PDF)
- Pre-Fire Management (PDF)
- Vegetation Management Program (PDF)
- Cultural Resources (PDF)
- Forestry Assistance Program (PDF)
- Urban and Community Forestry (PDF)
- Reforestation Services Program (PDF)
- Pest Management Program (PDF)
- Tree City USA (PDF)
- Fuels Reduction Guide
- Fuels Reduction Guide Brochure
- CAL FIRE Fuels Reduction Crews
- Prescribed Fire