USFS Fire and Aviation-Southern California

@SoCalUSFS_Fire @lospadresNF live fire training happening now for #USFS #wildlandfirefighters at Camp Roberts.

@Tahoe_NF @SanBernardinoNF firefighters spent the weak enhancing suburban emergency response skills with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Dept. The skills enhanced here are critical in helping protect life and property. @RCFD_PIO @SoCalUSFS_Fire @forestservice

N137CG with 7 drops at the Canyon Fire just north of Lancaster, California yesterday. Putting in the work already! #CoulsonAviation #N137CG #CanyonFire #Tanker137

Wildfire preparedness week highlights the coordination of aviation resources. These aircraft are currently working the Canyon and Acorn fires. #wildfirepreparednessweek

Due to increasing incident activity and forecasted elevated fire weather conditions, Southern California will elevate to Preparedness Level 2 on May 8th at 6:00am.

Here’s the truth about wildfire preparedness in California: Most people think about it after. After the evacuation order. After the power goes out. After they’re sitting in a car with no plan. Yesterday, local, state, and federal leaders gathered to talk about how we can change that. And it starts with us—and it ends with YOU: ✔ Looking up your evacuation zone ✔ Packing go-bags with your family ✔ Walking your property and checking on your defensible space ✔ Calling the neighbor who probably hasn’t thought about this yet You don’t need to be an expert to be prepared for wildfire. You just need to start. 🔗 Learn more and start on your preparedness at ReadyForWildfire.org. #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE #CAWildfires @LACoFDPIO @VCFD @Cal_OES @CAConservCorps @forestservice

we are conducting an admin pile burn at Oak Grove Fire Station on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible in the area of Highway 79 near Oak Grove Fire Station. Firefighters are conducting a RX burn on the Trabuco Ranger District near the South Main Divide road.

It’s #WildfirePreparednessWeek! Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility. When we each do our part, we help protect firefighters, our communities, and our forests. Learn more about how you can get ready at: ready.gov/wildfires

@SoCalUSFS_Fire #USFS #WildfireAwarenessMonth #WildfirePreparednessWeek #ReadyForWildfire

Wildfire Preparedness Week, 2026 Every day. Every where. For everyone. youtube.com/watch?v=iXwska…

Firefighters from @SoCalUSFS_Fire traveled to Maryland to attend the 45th annual Fallen Firefighter Tribute. The names of the firefighters who died this year in the line of duty were added to the memorial as communities across the country gathered to honor their sacrifice.

Today, Firefighters and fuel crews are planning a pile burn near Dripping Springs Campground on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from HWY 79, please do not report smoke in this area. For air quality updates, please visit AirNow.gov

Today, Firefighters and fuel crews are planning a pile burn near Kitchen Creek Road in Pine Valley. Smoke may be visible from HWY 8, please do not report smoke in this area. For air quality updates, please visit AirNow.gov

Today, Firefighters and fuel crews will be conducting a pile burn at the Palomar Fire Station on the Palomar Ranger District. Smoke may be visible from the Pauma Valley community area and HWY 76. Please do not report. For information on air quality, please visit AirNow gov.

Surrounded by a dedicated cadre of mentors, coaches, instructors, these young adults committed to a month of training to explore a career in public service. Like much of what we do in service to our community, this youth engagement opportunity was an interagency collaboration. Thanks to all those that made this a success. 🇺🇸🔥 "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." -FDR

Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the area of Carbon Canyon and Olinda Place in Unincorporated Brea that was reported at 1:37 p.m. Currently estimated to be approximately four acres.

This Week: @Cal_OES gathered with Southern California fire service partners to demonstrate the agency’s intelligence aircraft FIRIS. To learn more about this advanced aircraft news.caloes.ca.gov and follow us on all our social media platforms.

Ahead of the 2026 fire season, @Cal_OES and @SoCalUSFS_Fire hosted a critical preparedness meeting and static demonstration of FIRIS, which stands for Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System, for regional and local fire service partners in Southern California. The aircraft provides real-time mapping for wildfires and other incidents.

Expanded Dispatch Teams support wildland fires by ordering firefighting resources and providing needed supplies to firefighters. This week, California Expanded Dispatch Teams were recognized for the critical work they do.

@CALFIRESANDIEGO firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire at 14000 block of Highland Valley Road in Ramona. The fire is 4 acres with immediate structure structure threat. #Highland5Fire