CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

It's officially the first day of Spring! 🌷 The sunshine is here, and it’s the perfect time to step outside and strengthen your home’s wildfire protection. Take advantage of the nice weather to create defensible space by clearing dry grass, clearing dead or drying vegetation, trimming trees, and adopting fire-resistant landscaping. Preparation starts at home, and there’s no better time than now. Learn more at: ReadyForWildfire.org

This remotely controlled brush-shredding robot is helping the CAL FIRE SanDiego Unit fuels crews build and maintain fuel breaks, clear roadside vegetation, and prepare plots for prescribed burns. This is another example of CAL FIRE's fuel-reduction efforts to reduce the severity of future wildfires. #FuelReduction #Innovation #CALFIRE #SanDiego #GoodFire

CAL FIRE is accepting applications for Fire Fighter I (FFI), our seasonal, entry-level firefighting position, statewide! A Fire Fighter I is often the first step into a CAL FIRE career. FFIs work on the front lines responding to wildfires and all-risk emergencies, staff engine and hand crew operations, and serve communities across California during peak fire activity. It is physically demanding, fast-paced, and built for those ready to step up. Apply by March 31, 2026, to be considered in the next hiring round. To apply, you must: ➡ Be 18 years of age or older ➡ Have a valid driver’s license ➡ Be ready for all-risk emergency response and rigorous field work Want to strengthen your application? Pursue certifications, complete relevant training, and consider attending a fire academy. #FFI #JoinCALFIRE #NowHiring #FireService #PublicService

✈️ The Cycle of Readiness 🔥 For CAL FIRE Aviation, there is no off-season—only a continuous cycle of preparation and response. While you might see less fire response during the winter and spring, these months are the busiest for the CAL FIRE Aviation Training Center (CATC) and the Aviation Headquarters maintenance teams. To ensure the fleet remains mission-ready, essential maintenance is conducted year-round both in the field and at headquarters. While base mechanics look after aircraft stationed in the field to maintain daily operational status, the winter and spring months bring the primary maintenance focus back to Aviation Headquarters. Aircraft return to HQ for comprehensive annual maintenance and meticulous safety inspections. Maintenance teams then put the aircraft through rigorous test flights to certify airworthiness before releasing them back to the field. Although training is a daily requirement, the winter and spring months provide a window for crews to return to the California Aviation Training Center (CATC) for mandatory annual proficiency training and, for some, new certifications. New pilots, Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS), and Front Seat Helitack Captains undergo an intensive curriculum, beginning with classroom academics and simulator sessions before progressing to real-world training flights. Some classes include complex scenarios involving all aircraft types and role-players on the ground. During these months, advanced specialized training—such as hoist rescues and night operations—alongside air operations supervisory classes, is also held. #Aviation #CALFIRE #AirOps #Maintenance

We listened to your feedback and are taking the next steps to improve roadway safety. We’re updating our Local Roadway Safety Plan to reduce fatal and severe crashes and make county roads safer for everyone. Last fall, you shared where safety improvements are needed. Now, we’re inviting you to join us for a second virtual workshop to hear an update and provide input on proposed safety solutions. 🗓 Wednesday, March 18 🕠 5:30 p.m. Register at: bit.ly/placer-mar18

Firefighters don’t just respond to emergencies — they help prevent them. Public education is a core part of CAL FIRE’s fire prevention mission. By connecting directly with students, we’re building awareness early and reinforcing habits that keep families safer. We provide age-appropriate lessons on: 📞 When to call 911 and what to say 🚒 What firefighters do and who responds to emergencies 👨 What turnout gear looks like so children aren’t afraid 🧯 Basic fire safety tips for home and school These visits help children understand emergencies, build confidence, and reinforce simple safety habits that can last a lifetime. Recently, crews from CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit and Morgan Hill Fire Department visited ABC Learning Montessori in Morgan Hill to spend time with students and answer their questions. #FireSafety #PublicEducation #CommunityRiskReduction #CALFIRE

Spring is almost here, and if you’re planting a tree this season, think long-term. The way it goes into the ground today determines how it grows for decades. The first few years matter most. Strong roots today mean a stronger, healthier, longer-lasting tree tomorrow. #ArborWeek #Trees #Gardening #SpringTime #CALFIRE

The #HeavyFireEquipment Operator Academy at the Ione Training Center runs 11 weeks, where operators build the skills needed to safely operate and recover heavy equipment in the field.

While much of California is still green from winter rain, the hills of Southern California are already starting to turn brown.

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am tonight for those of you that applies to, so turn clocks ahead one hour before bed if they don't do it on their own, in addition to doing a few other things you can do to keep your family safe this season.

The warm, sunny weather will continue this weekend, and while temperatures may be warm, local waterways are still running cold. Be sure to practice cold water safety! #CAwx

When we set the clocks forward, it’s also time for a quick safety check at home. The start of Daylight-Saving Time is a good reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire by about half, according to the National Fire Protection Association. It’s also a good time to begin spring yardwork. Clear leaves and dead vegetation, trim back overgrown plants, and start building defensible space around your home before fire activity increases. A few minutes today can make a difference all year. #DaylightSavingTime #FireSafety #DefensibleSpace #ReadyForWildfire

The intentional use of good fire plays an important role in land stewardship and reducing wildfire risks. One approach is cultural burning, a traditional indigenous practice that restores ecosystems and protects and enhances cultural and natural resources. The yak titiʸu titiʸu yak tithini (ytt) Northern Chumash Tribe collaborated with @CALFIRE_SLO and Sequoia Riverlands Trust to carry out a cultural burn across approximately 10 acres. This work helps reduce invasive species and areas of high fuel loading, while advancing the Tribe’s ongoing efforts to apply traditional ecological knowledge and stewardship practices that promote healthy, resilient landscapes. #CALFIRESLU #yytNorthernChumashtribe #SequoiaRiverlandsTrust #GoodFire #CulturalBurn

In the first two months of 2026, CAL FIRE investigators have made 9 arson-related arrests. Safeguarding our communities means holding arsonists accountable. Do your part by reporting suspicious fire activity at the arson hotline at 1-800-468-4408. 🔥 #PreventArson #CALFIRE

Congratulations to our #CALFIRE team who completed the Department”s Executive Leadership course. Proud of their achievements and hard work!

Have a Say in a New Regional Grant Program CAL FIRE is asking for public feedback on a draft Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience Grant. $30 million will be available this year from the 2024 Climate Bond (Proposition 4) to support regional projects that improve landscape health, boost local fire prevention efforts, and reduce wildfire risk to communities. 🗓 Submit comments by April 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. CAL FIRE will review comments and update the guidelines after the public comment period closes. Sign up for updates here: bit.ly/CALFIRE_Grants #CALFIRE #WildfireResilience

Multi-company training brings crews from different stations together to operate as one team. Most emergencies require multiple resources, so training side by side builds communication, defined roles, and seamless integration. Last week, firefighters from CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit sharpened rope rescue skills during a multi-company drill — practicing steep-angle rescues, rope systems, patient packaging, and coordinated lifts and lowers. #CALFIRE #SanLuisObispoCounty #RopeRescue #FirefighterTraining #PublicSafety

Discover your career path with @CAL_FIRE at the North Bay Job Fair! We're headed to Santa Rosa, CA to share info on careers in fire protection, emergency response, public service, and the wide range of professional roles. #JoinCALFIRE #WeAreHiring #Work4CA #CareerFair

On the fireline, dozers play a critical role in stopping forward progress by cutting fire lines through heavy fuels and challenging terrain. Their work creates access, strengthens control lines, and supports crews on the ground during fire suppression operations. #Dozers #Wildfires #HardWork #Readiness #ReadyForWildfire

Heavy snow can put serious stress on roofs — especially homes built before the 1960s. Placer County officials are urging residents in snow-affected areas to monitor snow loads during and after storms. placer.ca.gov/10698/Snow-loa…