One way your neighborhood can increase your wildfire resilience is by forming an NFPA Firewise USA Community. The @Firewise USA® program, is administered by the @NFPA and offers a collaborative framework for communities to enhance their wildfire resilience. This initiative promotes collaborative efforts among residents, local fire departments, and other key stakeholders to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community. Integral to California’s wildfire preparedness strategy, the program is supported by CAL FIRE’s Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation Division. As the State Liaison to NFPA, CAL FIRE is aiding communities in achieving NFPA Firewise Community designation. Firewise communities take collective action to reduce wildfire risk and improve community emergency preparedness. To find a Firewise community or to become one, visit: readyforwildfire.org/prepare… #CALFIRE #Firewise #WildfirePreparedness #DefensibleSpace

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞. Understand the vulnerabilities that make your home more susceptible to wildfire with this interactive home hardening visual guide. From upgraded vents to creating your Zone 0 defensible space, it’s all about protecting your home from embers with resistant materials and the removal of items that can be ignited. Access the guide here: bit.ly/HomeHardeningGuide Learn more about home hardening: fire.ca.gov/home-hardening #Homehardening #Zone0 #ReadyForWildfire

CA's 1938 Fireworks Law named @cal_office as the sole fireworks classification authority. Today, through analysis and testing, OSFM licenses operators, manufacturers, and display companies, ensuring the safe handling and storage of explosives. #CALFIREClassic

🌷🔥 As the flowers bloom and the birds sing, it's also a reminder that wildfire season is year-round. Today marks the #FirstDayofSpring, and while we welcome the warmer weather, it's crucial to start preparing your home for peak wildfire season. Here are some tips to help safeguard your property: * Clear dead vegetation and debris from your yard. * Trim trees and shrubs to create a defensible space around your home. * Clean gutters and roofs of leaves and debris. * Maintain a well-watered lawn and garden. * Have an emergency evacuation plan in place for your family. Remember, preparation is key to reducing the risk of wildfire damage. Stay informed, stay safe, and let's work together to protect our communities. #WildfireSafety #ReadyforWildfire

Love attending festivals and concerts safely? CAL FIRE's @cal_office Fire & Life Safety Division enforces codes at places like the Napa Valley Expo, ensuring events like BottleRock are secure. Look for the CAL FIRE patch for peace of mind. #OSFM

Wondering if you need a residential burn permit? Check out our video guide! Learn how to obtain a permit and safely burn on your property at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. #ReadyforWildfire #burnpermit

Check out our Grants at Work video featuring a wildfire prevention project in Glenn County! @GlennCountyRCD won a Wildfire Prevention grant for fuel reduction. Learn how this project safeguards against wildfires & enhances natural habitats. tinyurl.com/4e8t9x64

CAL FIRE is asking for the public's help with our ongoing investigation into the November 11 fire under the I-10 freeway. The subject of interest appears to be around 6 feet tall and estimated to be between 30 and 35 years of age. He was last seen wearing blue shorts and a black hoodie. He was wearing a knee brace on his right knee and appeared to have visible burn scars on his left leg. CAL FIRE is urging anyone with information to report it and has now teamed up with Crime Stoppers to offer a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any tips that lead to an arrest in the case. Investigators continue to locate and identify anyone who may have been displaced due to the fire. Any information they can provide will be valuable in solving this case. If you were in the area at the time of the fire, please get in touch with our Investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson and Bomb Unit at: [email protected] or (213) 302-5855. For anonymous tips call: 1-800-AA CRIME, 916-443-HELP or P3 Tips App at P3tips.com. @cal_office #media #crimealert

Following last week’s burn permit system outage, we have successfully processed almost 1,000 permits over the last two business days that were stuck in the process. The burn permit applications continued to flow without error over the weekend with close to 2,800 permits being distributed statewide! If you requested a permit last week and did not receive an email confirmation, please reapply at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].

Our burn permit application platform has been restored. We are currently working to process a backlog of requests. If you applied for a Burn Permit between 10/31/2023 and 11/2/2023, we will process your request no later than 5pm Monday, November 6th, 2023. Please visit the link below to apply for your burn permit. burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/ If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].