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September 2026

Riding to Remember: The Bay to Brooklyn Memorial Bicycle Ride

On August 3, 2026, CAL FIRE personnel joined firefighters from across the country for the 3,000-mile Bay to Brooklyn Memorial Bicycle Ride, traveling from San Francisco to Ground Zero. The ride honors the 343 firefighters lost on September 11, 2001, as well as those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses. Riders arrived in New York on September 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Getting Prepared for Wildfires One Step at a Time

Wildfire preparedness is a work in progress. In this video, California homeowners share the steps they are taking to help protect their property, from clearing vegetation and maintaining defensible space to choosing less-flammable landscaping. Small improvements can make a meaningful difference. CAL FIRE encourages homeowners to take action now and continue building wildfire resilience around their homes and communities.

Start Ticking Off Your Defensible Space Goals

CAL FIRE's Future Leaders at the Company Officer Academy in Ione

On September 11, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, CAL FIRE recognized the graduation of its latest Company Officer Academy class. The meaningful date served as a reminder of the courage, service and leadership required of the fire service. Graduates leave the academy better prepared to lead crews safely, make critical decisions under pressure and serve communities during their greatest moments of need.

Rebuilding Resilience: Restoring the Mokelumne River Watershed

Recovery across the Mokelumne River Watershed is a team effort. Following the Caldor Fire, CAL FIRE and partners are working together to restore forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and strengthen watershed resilience. This video highlights how collaboration, strategic treatments and shared stewardship are helping protect nearby communities, wildlife habitat and vital water resources while building a healthier, more resilient landscape for the future.

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Are you Ready to G.T.F.O.?

Getting the family out safely in an emergency starts with a little planning. CAL FIRE encourages everyone to make evacuation preparedness a family activity by talking through escape routes, packing go-bags and practicing the plan together. Include kids, pets and anyone who may need extra help. A few simple steps now can make leaving during an emergency faster, calmer and a lot less stressful.

Prepare Your Family for Evacuation

Get to Know Your Go Bag

Get your emergency supply kit ready well before any wildfire or disaster. Make sure it’s accessible for quick evacuation and prepare for the possibility of being away from home for a while.Your ‘Go Bag’ should be easy to carry and access. Use backpacks to store items like essentials and personal documents. For food and water, consider a wheeled tub or chest for easier transport. Keep your bag light enough for comfortable lifting into your vehicle.

Get Your Go Bag Ready Today

CAL FIRE & California National Guard Team Up

This joint training brings CAL FIRE Military Helicopter Managers (MHEMs) together with Cal Guard helicopter crews to build the skills, coordination and trust needed to operate safely and effectively during wildfire response.

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CAL FIRE, CAL-JAC Launch First Statewide EMT Academy

Elevating emergency medical readiness across California through standardized frontline training. This month, 25 CAL FIRE staff from across the state started a new EMT academy in Riverside.

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Join Us; We're Hiring for Forestry Aides

CAL FIRE is hiring seasonal Forestry Aide – Defensible Space Inspectors to support our wildfire preparedness mission across California. Defensible Space Inspectors play a key role in helping residents create and maintain fire-safe communities by conducting property inspections, providing education on defensible space requirements, and supporting local prevention programs.

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