764 reactions · 92 shares | CAL FIRE continues to use prescribed fire as an important tool to reduce wildfire risk. | CAL FIRE | Facebook

CAL FIRE's air fleet is a crucial force in the fight against wildfires statewide! The early firefight is handled by air and ground units stationed across the state. If more resources are needed, Incident Commanders reach out to our dispatch centers in Northern and Southern California. When McClellan Air Tanker Base gets the call, Base Manager Tyson Federici helps ensure those assets get to where they're needed. Watch on to learn more about this critical role. | CAL FIRE

13K views · 129 reactions | 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 | Facebook