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June 2025

CAL FIRE Launches New JoinCALFIRE.com Careers Website 

CAL FIRE are thrilled to announce the launch of JoinCALFIRE.com, a new recruitment website designed to help individuals explore and apply for careers in fire protection, emergency response, resource management, and the wide variety of support positions available at CAL FIRE. "We’re ramping up our efforts to recruit for CAL FIRE to keep our communities safe,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. The site offers detailed job descriptions, application guidance, and insights into the many opportunities available to serve and protect California.

Learn more about your next career opportunity by following the link below.

Join CAL FIRE - We're Hiring!

Why Zone 0 Defensible Space is Key to Fire Protection

Get inspired by your fellow Californians! When it comes to defensible space, your neighbors are taking the essential steps to protect themselves from the threat of wildfires. By clearing dry vegetation, trimming trees, and maintaining buffer zones, they reduce fire risk and increase safety. Check out the video linked above for some inspiration and start or continue your defensible space today.

How to Create Defensible Space

Training our Next Generation of Resource Management Professionals

California needs to expand its forestry and land management workforce. In partnership with UC Berkeley, a three-day forestry workshop was recently held at Blodgett Forest Research Station near Georgetown. The overnight camp provides training for individuals that may be interested in a resource management or forestry-focused profession. Programs like this are made possible by CAL FIRE's Business and Workforce Development Program, which works to grow California's wood products industry and increase opportunities for people in the field.

CAL FIRE's Business and Workforce Development Program

Forestry Opportunities at CAL FIRE

Are you #ReadyForWildfire? Here are the Do's and Don'ts for a Safe Summer

Summer in California not only raises the risk of severe wildfires but also increases the likelihood of heat-related illnesses and water-related hazards. Stay alert and take proactive steps to reduce these risks. Make the most of your summer by staying safe while having fun! Here are some essential do’s and don’ts to help you and your loved ones enjoy the season responsibly and prevent wildfires.

Wildfire Prevention Tips

When Temperatures Rise, Drownings Increase

Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable. These tragedies can happen in seconds, but with the right steps, they can also be stopped before they ever begin. Let’s work together to prevent the unthinkable. The video linked above from CAL FIRE’s San Diego Unit demonstrates CAL FIRE's response to a drowning emergency call. Learn what to do in a drowning emergency by following the link below.

What to do in a Drowning Emergency

Get Your 2025 Campfire Permit Today!

With summer here, many of us are heading outside. If you plan on having a campfire on public lands in California, you are going to need a campfire permit for 2025! While obtaining a permit by following the link below, you’ll learn plenty of essential rules and tips when it comes to safely starting, maintaining, and extinguishing your campfire. Even with a permit, it’s important to check local regulations and warnings to see if campfires are currently permitted. Get your permit by following the link below.

Apply for Your 2025 Campfire Permit

Firing Technique Training in Monterey County

Recently CAL FIRE crews undertook a three-day training course at Camp Roberts focused on fighting fire with fire.

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Fireworks Seized Ahead of July 4

Office of the State Fire Marshal announced the seizure of over 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in Commerce.

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Five Points with the Chief Podcast: Incident Management Team Activations and More from Around the Department

Join Chief Tyler for the latest edition of the Five Points with the Chief podcast. This edition focuses on January’s unprecedented Incident Management Team Activations and Governor Newsom’s March 1, 2025 Wildfire Emergency Proclamation. View the podcast on YouTube by clicking the image above or listen on Spotify by following the link below.

Listen on Spotify

Join Us; We're Hiring a Forestry Assistant IIs

As a Forestry Assistant II, you will have the opportunity to perform technical assignments in numerous resource management programs, act as a lead over forestry technicians, and help perform fire control duties during times of high fire activity.

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