California is home to millions of residents who enjoy the state's beautiful scenery and warm climate. Each year, thousands of acres of California wild land and hundreds of homes are destroyed during a fire season that lasts from May to October - and in some areas all year long. Making the fire hazard even worse is the growing population in new communities that were once wild land areas surrounding California's major cities. This rapid growth places even greater strain on the state's fire fighting forces, who can't place a fire engine at every home.
Fire protection is everyone's responsibility.
The most important fire safety steps are outlined in this brochure. By following them, you will give your home a chance to survive a wildfire. Inside Your Home Smoke detectors have saved many lives by alerting residents to fires inside the home. Smoke detectors should be positioned on the wall or ceiling just outside each bedroom. If you have a multi-level home, install a detector on every floor.