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Project Types and Activities
 


 Hazardous Fuels Reduction
 

Vegetation clearance in critical locations to reduce wildfire intensity and rate of spread
Creation or maintenance of fuel breaks in strategic locations, as identified in CAL FIRE Unit Fire Plans, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, or similar strategic planning document
Removal of ladder fuels to reduce the risk of crown fires
Creation of community-level wildfire prevention programs, such as community chipping days, roadside chipping, and green waste bin programs
Selective tree removal (thinning) to improve forest health to withstand wildfire
Modification of vegetation adjacent to roads to improve public safety for egress of evacuating residents and ingress of responding emergency personnel 
Reduction of fuel loading around critical infrastructure to maintain continuity of government and other critical services 
Purchase of fuel modification equipment not to exceed a cumulative total of $750,000. Equipment is an item of $5,000 or more per unit cost and has a tangible useful life of more than one year 
Supplies include items under $5,000 per unit cost. Chainsaws are an example of a supply item and are not considered equipment 
Projects to improve compliance with defensible space requirements as required by Public Resources Code Section 4291 (Projects eligible for CCI funds are low-income, disabled, or elderly households per CA requirements) 
Seasonal and temporary prescribed grazing consistent with increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities


 Wildfire Prevention Planning
 

Wildfire risk or related mapping 
Creation or update of strategic wildfire planning documents, such as: 
 
Evacuation plans
Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) 
Local Hazard Mitigation Plans 
Safety Elements 
Wildfire Prevention or mitigation plans 


 Wildfire Prevention Education
 

Development and implementation of public education and outreach programs. 
Workshops, meetings, materials creation, and other educational activities with the purpose of increasing knowledge and awareness of information that could be used to reduce the total number of wildfires, acres burned, and structures lost 
To educate the public on regarding making homes and communities more wildfire resilient, including defensible space training. 
Activities are subject to CAL FIRE approval. 


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How to determine if a project is more applicable to the Forest Health or the Wildfire Prevention grant program?
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Manage forested land and improve the environment

Are you a Registered Professional Forester ready to begin your career as a Forester? Beginning salaries range from $70,140 to $91,020 per year along with pay bonuses, full benefits, paid time off, and much more! As a Forester, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a segment of operations at a state forest or nursery, serve as staff specialists in resource management programs, draft and develop policy and procedures for the department, and help with emergency assignments. 

 

 Forester 1 (non-supervisory) Minimum Qualifications

Either 1
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Professional Forester issued by the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection or possession of an authorized letter from the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, Professional Foresters Registration, to compete in the Registered Professional Forester exam. (Applicants with an authorization letter from the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, Professional Foresters Registration, will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

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Experience: Two years of experience performing the duties of a Forestry Assistant II in the California state service.
 
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In 2022, nearly 100 large wildland fires burned in the U.S. West. Almost two dozen of those burned Washington and Oregon alone, filling the air with smoke. Plumes from the fires often could easily be seen from space.
Credit: NASA

Globally, nearly all wildfires start with a human ignition source – not lightning strikes or wildlife encountering power equipment. Knowing humans can be a primary cause is an example of the sort of knowledge that helps predict and prevent wildfires, a challenge that NASA and the firefighting industry are undertaking together. 

As wildfires become more common in rarely experienced countries like Ireland and are more intense in other areas impacted by climate change, governments and businesses are turning to space for help.

Landsat satellite Earth-observation data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning now predict and monitor fires and support post-fire recovery. San Diego-based Technosylva Inc. provides firefighters with a wildfire monitoring service that combines all these technologies. The company also uses other NASA fire data resources compiled by the agency’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley to assist during the fire season and beyond.

Satellite imagery helps Technosylva’s Wildfire Analyst identify areas previously burned by wildfire to eliminate those areas without fuel like leaves or grasses (black circles) and pinpoint areas different types of available fuel (colored circles).
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In September 2018, Matt accepted a permanent Battalion Chief position in the Santa Clara Unit overseeing the Training Bureau.

In March 2020, he accepted a promotion to the LNU Administrative Assistant Chief position. In October 2021, Matt accepted the position of Deputy Chief of State and Federal Programs in Sacramento. In April 2022, Matt accepted the Staff Chief of Cooperative Fire Protection overseeing the Local Government Program, State and Federal Programs, Administrative Support, and the Camps and Crews Program. In January 2023, he accepted the Assistant Deputy Director of Cooperative Fire Protection overseeing the Local Government Program, State, Federal, and International Programs, as well as the Camps and Crews Program.

Chief Sully has been a member of CAL FIRE Incident Command Team 4 and Incident Management Team 5 in roles as the Hired Equipment Technical Specialist and Operations Branch Director. In addition, he has served on the Napa County Interagency Hazardous Materials Team and has been a member of the statewide Hired Equipment Committee, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Workgroup, and the 10000 Hired Equipment Handbook Work Group. Matt is a certified instructor with the California Specialized Training Institute/State Fire Training and has completed his Fire Officer certification through State Fire Training. He is currently serving as the lead of the CFMA 2024 renewal working group and sits on the CFAA Committee representing CAL FIRE.
 

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Fire Perimeters

 Historic Fire Perimeters


The Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) annually maintains and distributes an historical fire perimeter data set from across public and private lands in California. The GIS data is jointly developed with the cooperation of the United States Forest Service Region 5, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service and is released in April.

Although the database represents the most complete digital record of fire perimeters in California, it is still incomplete, and users should be cautious when drawing conclusions based on the data. To learn more about potential errors and their sources, please refer to the Existing Errors and Corrections section. 

Fire Perimeter Data

The fire perimeters database includes two layers—historical fire perimeters (firep) and prescription treatments using fire (rxburn). Use cases include:

Improving fire prevention, suppression, and initial attack success.
Reduce and track hazards and risks in urban interface areas.
Provide information for fire ecology studies for example studying fire effects on vegetation over time. 

AGOL  QGIS  All Data (GDB)


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The statewide fire history geospatial dataset is updated annually in the spring by standardizing and combining digitized fire perimeters.
Wildland Firefighting | California Conservation Corps
The CCC Wildland Firefighter Program offers Corpsmembers the opportunity to get paid while they train, earn certificates, and get hands-on experience on local and major wildland fires.
The CCC partners with CAL FIRE and the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to operate wildland firefighting hand crews. Corpsmembers work with CAL FIRE captains and BLM crew bosses to build fire breaks with hand tools and chain saws to slow and stop the spread of wildfires.
One year in the CCC can lead to great career opportunities with CAL FIRE, BLM, U.S. Forest Service, county and city fire departments, and many other fire agencies. Corpsmembers not only gain hands-on experience, they gain the certifications needed to launch a fire career.

 

The CCC operates fire crews at the following centers:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Camarillo Center
Delta Center
Fortuna Center
Fresno Center
Inland Empire Center

 
 

Los Piños Center
Magalia Fire Center
Monterey Bay Center
Placer Center
Pomona Center

 
 

Redding Center
San Diego Center
San Luis Obispo Center
Tahoe Center
Ukiah Center

 
 
 

TRAINING

 

• Provided by CCC partners and staff throughout the year
• Physical training is a necessity for wildland firefighters and Corpsmembers will spend days hiking with heavy equipment, as well as more traditional weight and cardio training to prepare for the rigors of the fire line
• Earn wildland firefighting certifications, including: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, S-110, L-180, S-190, S-130, and more!

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

• Corpsmembers must meet strict physical fitness requirements
• Must pass written and physical tests to earn wildland fire certifications
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies and be on assignment for lengthy periods of time in remote locations

 

BENEFITS

 

• Get paid while you train in wildland firefighting
• Hands-on experience and training comes from professional state and federal firefighters
• All gear required for the fire line provide by the CCC
FEMA: FEMA Grants and Assistance Programs
(States, localities, tribal governments and private-nonprofit organizations via states)

Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal Property (Source: U.S. Fire Administration)
(CFDA Number: 97.016)
Provides reimbursement only for direct costs and losses over and above normal operating costs.
(States, localities, tribal governments and fire departments)

Repetitive Flood Claims Program
(CFDA Number: 97.092)
Provides funding to States and communities to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insurede under the NFIP that have had one or more claims for flood damages, and that can not meet the requirements of the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program for either cost share or capacity to manage the activities.
(States and localities)

Severe Repetitive Loss Program
(CFDA Number 97.110)
Provides assistance to States and local governments in supporting actions that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to residential properties insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that meet the definition of severe repetitive loss property, and to reduce losses to the National Flood Insurance Fund (NFIF) by funding projects that result in the greatest savings to the NFIF in the shortest time period.

State Fire Training System Grants (Source: U.S. Fire Administration)
(CFDA Number: 97.043)
Provide financial assistance to State Fire Training Systems for the delivery of a variety of National Fire Academy (NFA) courses/programs.
(State Fire Training Systems)

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Provides funding for training in emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities associated with hazardous chemicals.
(Public officials, fire and police personnel, medical personnel, first responders, and other tribal response and planning personnel)

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Our officers interview witnesses, conduct extended investigations, issue citations, and arrest suspects to help reduce wildland fires throughout California. Our K9-Unit helps our investigators quickly and reliably determine if accelerants or explosives were present. 

Civil Cost Recovery

Individuals who are determined to be responsible for a fire may be held accountable for the costs to suppress it. We pursue civil cost recovery cases where a person is allegedly responsible for the cause of a fire either through willfulness, negligence, or violation of law. 

Law Enforcement Intelligence

The Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit provides the department with direct involvement and coordination with the State Threat Assessment System, along with Intelligence Community partners.  The Unit also provides for enhanced information sharing and threat analysis capabilities, while focusing on personnel safety and protection of department assets. This capability enhances the department’s ability to fulfill its mission of protecting the people and natural resources of the state. 

Professional Investigations

CAL FIRE Investigators respond to fires statewide, move quickly to protect the area of origin, and utilize multiple resources and consultants to help determine the cause of an incident. Their investigation contributes to fire data collected and reported by the Department and assists our legal teams in deciding the proper course of action to help prevent future incidents from determined causes. 


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It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames.Fire is HOT! Heat is more threatening than flames. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.Fire is DARK! Fire starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete darkness.Fire is DEADLY! Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy.
Smoke Alarms
A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.
Replace batteries twice a year, unless you are using 10-year lithium batteries.Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement.Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 10 years or according to manufacturer’s instructions.Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking – it can be a deadly mistake.Audible alarms are available for visually impaired people and smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for the hearing impaired.
Before a Fire
If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting your property, conducting inventory and contacting fire damage restoration companies.
Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan

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Remember that every second counts in the event of a fire. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. Practice your home fire escape plan twice each year. Some tips to consider when preparing this plan include:
Find two ways to get out of each room in the event the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke.Make sure that windows are not stuck, screens can be taken out quickly and that security bars can be properly opened.Practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed.Teach children not to hide from firefighters.If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be sure you can get through the doorways.
Fire Safety Tips
Make digital copies of valuable documents and records like birth certificates.Sleep with your bedroom door closed.Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. Contact your local fire department for assistance on proper use and maintenance.Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler system in your residence.