CAL FIRE Hand Crews take on some of the toughest work in wildfire response, hiking steep terrain, cutting fire line, and working deep in the wildland. From reducing fuels in high-risk areas to fighting fires on the front lines, these crews play a vital role in wildfire suppression and prevention across California. 🔥 Ready for hands-on work that makes a real impact? Apply to become a CAL FIRE Fire Fighter I by November 30, 2025. Learn more about qualifications and how to apply at JoinCALFIRE.com
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🚫✈️ Flying a drone near a wildfire is not just reckless—it’s dangerous, illegal, and life-threatening. Firefighting aircraft fly low, heavy, and fast. They cannot see or communicate with your drone. Even a small UAS (uncrewed aircraft system) can cause significant damage, cause an aircraft to crash—or force every firefighting aircraft to be grounded. When aircraft are shut down that means: ❌ No water or retardant drops ❌ Firefighters on the ground lose critical support ❌ The fire gains valuable
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96K views · 1.4K reactions | CAL FIRE is proud to announce the first of the CAL FIRE Hawks, an S70i helicopter, is now in service and ready to take to the skies! We look forward to using this tool to enhance our capabilities and increase operational safety so we can better serve the citizens of #California. | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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23K views · 1.1K reactions | Eight Exclusive Use Helicopters funded by the Governor’s budget to increase surge capacity for wildland fire emergency response were assigned to the #OakFire in Mariposa County. These additional aircraft aid in our statewide firefighting response and augment our already robust aerial firefighting fleet. In total, more than 22 helicopters were assigned to the Oak Fire, including the CAL FIRE Hawk that flew night missions. | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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