Your Time to Prepare For Wildfire is Here!

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May 2026

DEFENSE! The Power of Defensible Space

Wildfire Preparedness Week was last week, and we are recapping the different ways CAL FIRE and partners came together to show why defensible space won't just save your home - it's also a championship move.

Clearing brush, trimming vegetation, and hardening your home gives you a fighting chance against wildfire.

And when you and your neighbors prepare, the whole block wins, because that’s how resilience spreads. Wildfire preparedness is a team sport where every cleared gutter, every trimmed shrub, and every action you take puts points on the board.

Kickoff Preparing Your Home For Wildfire

CAL FIRE, LA County United to Kickoff Wildfire Preparedness Week

CAL FIRE and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department hosted a Wildfire Preparedness Week news conference in Calabasas, Southern California, to spotlight the region’s unique preparedness needs and showcase partnerships that support wildfire response and mitigation, both locally and statewide.

CAL FIRE Sparks a Wave of Preparedness Across the Central Coast

May 5th's Wildfire Preparedness Week event in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, offered a first-hand look at proactive wildfire mitigation work and the collaborative efforts underway to make communities stronger and safer.

Attendees saw demonstrations and learned how regional efforts are helping protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Our Partners are Ready and More Resilient Together. Now it's Your Turn

CAL FIRE and several federal, state, and local partners gathered to hold a Northern California Wildfire Preparedness Week news conference at the CAL FIRE Sonoma Air Attack Base, offering an up-close look at the aircraft, crews, and resources preparing for the 2026 fire year.

Home Hardening, Defensible Space and Community Resilience in Butte County

Concluding Wildfire Preparedness Week, CAL FIRE hosted a public event on May 8 in Paradise. The event featured representatives from CAL FIRE and several national, federal, state, and local partners, who spotlighted the steps California residents can take to prepare their homes and property, and ongoing fuels reduction projects.

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California Senior Citizen Get Defensible Space Intervention

In El Dorado County, a resident got much‑needed help clearing brush and removing dead vegetation—creating critical defensible space around their home. Defensible space is one of the most effective ways to reduce wildfire risk. It gives firefighters room to work and can dramatically improve a home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Check out the link below to view resources you can use to kickstart preparing your home for wildfire.

Learn More About Wildfire Preparedness Week and Find Resources Close to You

Fighting FTD Together

Recently CAL FIRE staff joined the FTD Walk for Hope 5K to raise awareness and support for families affected by Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). Proceeds benefited The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration to support research, education, advocacy, and caregiver resources.

Wildfire Preparedness Tips to Get Ready Now

What can you do to get your family ready for wildfire right now? CAL FIRE joined CBS LA to share tips and what you can do immediately to take steps to preparing yourself and your family for wildfire.

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Step into a career where every shift protects communities, natural resources, and lives. As a Firefighter I, you’ll receive top‑tier training, gain hands‑on experience in wildland fire response, and join a team built on service and resilience. If you’re ready to make a real impact, this is your moment to answer the call.

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