Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE

40K views · 220 reactions | ICYMI: The Carr Fire has grown to 89,194 acres and remains 5 percent contained. Here is Cal Fire's Sunday morning briefing. Find updates here: https://bit.ly/2Lr7X1U | KRCR News Channel 7 | Facebook

The S70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopters primary mission is responding to initial attack wildfires and rescue missions. When responding to wildfires, the helicopter can quickly deliver up to a 9-person Helitack Crew for ground firefighting operations and quickly transition into water/foam dropping missions. External hoists allow for rescue missions were highly trained firefighters are lowered to an injured or trapped person, and once secured to either a harness or stokes basket, can be hoisted into th

Ready to step up to an exciting career in firefighting? CAL FIRE is now accepting Fire Fighter I applications for 2019. Learn more: http://calfire.ca.gov/about/about_careers_fireprotection_seasonal | CAL FIRE

CAL FIRE uses various devices, including the helitorch shown in this video, to ignite vegetative material on wildfires and vegetation management projects like #PrescribedBurns. Resources such as equipment, personnel, a burn plan, and a water supply are essential, too. #ToolsOfTheTrade #Helitorch #CALFIRE #firefighters | CAL FIRE