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Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order

Governor Gavin Newsom Issues an Emergency Proclamation as a Result of CAL FIRE'S 45-day Report on Protecting Vulnerable Communities From Catastrophic Wildfire

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Emergency Proclamation directing CAL FIRE to immediately implement projects that were systematically identified as high priority fuels reduction projects and other measures to protect over 200 of California's most wildfire-vulnerable communities and put the state on a path toward long-term wildfire prevention and forest health...

Fact Sheet on Emergency Proclamation (PDF)

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Camp Cinder - Firefighter Camp for Young Women

Camp Cinder is a completely free, 4-night sleep-away camp designed to allow young women ages 14 to 18 to learn about careers in fire fighting.

Under the supervision of female CAL FIRE firefighters, campers gain hands-on experience, confidence and make life-long friendships.

Camp Cinder will take place in Shasta and San Luis Obispo in June of 2020. Applications are now being accepted.

Camp Cinder

Wildfire Is Coming... Are You SET? Campaign graphic with house and flames, vehicle facing out of driveway ready to go..

Getting Set - Ready for Wildfire

Before wildfire strikes, it is important that you get Set. Prepare yourself and your home with the Ready for Wildfire Evacuation Guide. There are three main preparation actions that should be completed and familiar to all members of your household long in advance of a wildfire.

Visit the Ready For Wildfire Site

45-Day Report Cover - 35 Priority Projects Identified for Prevention and Mitigation

Community Wildfire Prevention & Mitigation Report

In a 45-Day Report to Governor Gavin Newsom in response to Executive Order N-05-19, CAL FIRE systematically identified high priority fuels reduction projects and other measures to immediately begin to protect over 200 of California's most wildfire-vulnerable communities and put the state on a path toward long-term wildfire prevention and forest health.

45-Day Report & 35 Priority Projects