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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Ever wondered what the pilot’s-eye view is on a water drop from a helicopter? On August 6, 2024, aircraft responded to a vegetation fire in the Otay Mountain Wilderness which was contained to one acre. The pilots of San Diego County Sheriff's Copter 14 flew 36 hand crew firefighters to build containment lines. Check out this footage from the pilot’s seat! CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire #Aviation #Firefighting | CAL FIRE
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15K views · 314 reactions | Here’s some footage of our pilots hard at work training with Tanker 134 in preparation for the C-130 aircraft that will be joining our CAL FIRE fleet. Our aircraft are one of the many tools that CAL FIRE utilizes to help slow the spread of wildfires, allowing our firefighters on the ground the opportunity to make progress containing the fire. | CAL FIRE | Facebook
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A remarkable time lapse of planes taxiing in and out of CAL FIRE’s Airtanker Reload Base at McClellan Park in Sacramento. On this particular day, 12 Large and Very Large Airtankers were filled with 38 loads, including 195,119 gallons of retardant for the #MosquitoFire and 19,883 for the #DutchFire. | CAL FIRE
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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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