CAL FIRE
Building California’s Future Fire Service: CAL FIRE Graduates New Peace Officers and Leaders
The CAL FIRE Ione Training Center is proud to announce the graduation of the 63rd Regular Basic Course (RBC 63) class on Friday, June 12, 2026. This ceremony marks the successful completion of a highly intensive 22-week program for 19…
CAL FIRE Continues to Support Innovative Science Addressing Wildfire & Forest Health Challenges with New Forest Health Research Grant Funding
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is pleased to announce the availability of $4.5 million in California Climate Investments (CCI) funding and $3 million in Proposition 4 California Climate Bond (Prop 4) funding through the Forest Health…
CAL FIRE Night Aerial Firefighting Training at McClellan and Regional Lakes
CAL FIRE will kick off its 2026 Night Aerial Firefighting Exercise (NAFE) training cycle with its initial NAFE evolution. This foundational exercise delivers initial qualifications and mandatory currency training for night Helicopter Coordinators (HLCO) and night helicopter flight crews ahead…
CAL FIRE Marks Milestone in Leadership and Operational Readiness with Dual Graduation at Ione Training Center
As celebrated by California Governor Gavin Newsom, the CAL FIRE Ione Training Center is proud to announce the graduation of Company Officer Academy (COA) Class 26-05 and Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO) Class 26-01. These dual ceremonies represent a significant achievement…
CAL FIRE Helitack Firefighting Training at Folsom Lake
Upon completion, crew to launch CAL FIRE’s 11th Helitack base ahead of peak wildfire activity. Folsom Lake will serve as the backdrop for aerial firefighting training Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 as CAL FIRE Helitack crews complete the…
Milestone in Wildfire Resilience: California Marks 1,500 Firewise Communities
California has reached another major milestone in its efforts to strengthen wildfire resilience with the designation of the Woodfords community in Alpine County as the state’s 1,500th Firewise USA® community. This achievement highlights the continued statewide progress in supporting local…
New Funding Available To Help Communities Strengthen Wildfire Resilience
As California recognizes Wildfire Preparedness Week and as announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is advancing the state’s ongoing Wildfire and Forest Resilience efforts by announcing the availability of up to $70 million…
$30 Million Available for Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience
Funding Will Support Collaborative Land Management PartnershipsAdvancing Regional Priority Resilience Projects Across California’s Diverse Landscapes As announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has made up to $30 million available through a…