CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal

CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal has released the Single Stair / Single Exit Final Report, which researched safety standards for single exit apartment buildings above three stories. Read the full report here: bit.ly/Single-Exit-Si…

Join us for our next Wildfire Prevention Grants workshop! Date: July 30, 2025 Topic: Project Mapping Component Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Location: bit.ly/WPGrants2025Pr… For more information: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/gra…

#JustIn: The latest research update from the L.A. County fires. Just days after the #Palisades and #Eaton fires ignited, #IBHS experts were on the ground, assessing over 200 surviving structures. The team examined: 🏠 Fire exposure from wildland & built environments 🔥 Pathways for fire spread into communities 🛠️ Building materials & mitigation strategies that boost survivability While a full analysis is underway, our preliminary report shares key intel into the elements of conflagration and early lessons neighborhoods – rebuilding and current – can take to improve community resilience. Read the report at ibhs.org/lawildfires/.

One way your neighborhood can increase your wildfire resilience is by forming an NFPA Firewise USA Community. The @Firewise USA® program, is administered by the @NFPA and offers a collaborative framework for communities to enhance their wildfire resilience. This initiative promotes collaborative efforts among residents, local fire departments, and other key stakeholders to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community. Integral to California’s wildfire preparedness strategy, the program is supported by CAL FIRE’s Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation Division. As the State Liaison to NFPA, CAL FIRE is aiding communities in achieving NFPA Firewise Community designation. Firewise communities take collective action to reduce wildfire risk and improve community emergency preparedness. To find a Firewise community or to become one, visit: readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wi… #CALFIRE #Firewise #WildfirePreparedness #DefensibleSpace

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞. Understand the vulnerabilities that make your home more susceptible to wildfire with this interactive home hardening visual guide. From upgraded vents to creating your Zone 0 defensible space, it’s all about protecting your home from embers with resistant materials and the removal of items that can be ignited. Access the guide here: bit.ly/HomeHardeningG… Learn more about home hardening: fire.ca.gov/home-hardening #Homehardening #Zone0 #ReadyForWildfire

The California Community Wildfire Protection Plan Toolkit is now available on the CAL FIRE website! Join us for a webinar to learn more on Tues, Feb 18th. Register for the webinar and view the Toolkit at: osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/com… @cal_office @CWPC_Wildfire @cafiresafe

CA's 1938 Fireworks Law named @cal_office as the sole fireworks classification authority. Today, through analysis and testing, OSFM licenses operators, manufacturers, and display companies, ensuring the safe handling and storage of explosives. #CALFIREClassic

🌷🔥 As the flowers bloom and the birds sing, it's also a reminder that wildfire season is year-round. Today marks the #FirstDayofSpring, and while we welcome the warmer weather, it's crucial to start preparing your home for peak wildfire season. Here are some tips to help safeguard your property: * Clear dead vegetation and debris from your yard. * Trim trees and shrubs to create a defensible space around your home. * Clean gutters and roofs of leaves and debris. * Maintain a well-watered lawn and garden. * Have an emergency evacuation plan in place for your family. Remember, preparation is key to reducing the risk of wildfire damage. Stay informed, stay safe, and let's work together to protect our communities. #WildfireSafety #ReadyforWildfire

Last month, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) officially swore in two new members to the OSFM’s Arson and Bomb Unit (ABU)’s Canine Unit. Learn more about the Arson and Bomb Unit: osfm.fire.ca.gov/OSFM/What-We-D… Welcome to the family, Mocha and Flash! @CAL_FIRE

Love attending festivals and concerts safely? CAL FIRE's @cal_office Fire & Life Safety Division enforces codes at places like the Napa Valley Expo, ensuring events like BottleRock are secure. Look for the CAL FIRE patch for peace of mind. #OSFM

Wondering if you need a residential burn permit? Check out our video guide! Learn how to obtain a permit and safely burn on your property at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. #ReadyforWildfire #burnpermit

Check out our Grants at Work video featuring a wildfire prevention project in Glenn County! @GlennCountyRCD won a Wildfire Prevention grant for fuel reduction. Learn how this project safeguards against wildfires & enhances natural habitats. tinyurl.com/4e8t9x64

CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Community Wildfire Planning Center are excited to announce the launch another set of trainings in 2024: “Introduction to Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California.” Visit communitywildfire.org/trainings/ to learn more!

Join us for our next Wildfire Prevention Grants Office Hours where all questions on all topics will be welcome! Date: December 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Guidelines are posted on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage at: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/gra… @CAL_FIRE

CAL FIRE is asking for the public's help with our ongoing investigation into the November 11 fire under the I-10 freeway. The subject of interest appears to be around 6 feet tall and estimated to be between 30 and 35 years of age. He was last seen wearing blue shorts and a black hoodie. He was wearing a knee brace on his right knee and appeared to have visible burn scars on his left leg. CAL FIRE is urging anyone with information to report it and has now teamed up with Crime Stoppers to offer a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any tips that lead to an arrest in the case. Investigators continue to locate and identify anyone who may have been displaced due to the fire. Any information they can provide will be valuable in solving this case. If you were in the area at the time of the fire, please get in touch with our Investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson and Bomb Unit at: arsonbomb@fire.ca.gov or (213) 302-5855. For anonymous tips call: 1-800-AA CRIME, 916-443-HELP or P3 Tips App at P3tips.com. @cal_office #media #crimealert

We are proud to announce that CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal has a new and improved website design! Visit osfm.fire.ca.gov to see what’s new! @CAL_FIRE

Following last week’s burn permit system outage, we have successfully processed almost 1,000 permits over the last two business days that were stuck in the process. The burn permit applications continued to flow without error over the weekend with close to 2,800 permits being distributed statewide! If you requested a permit last week and did not receive an email confirmation, please reapply at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. If you need assistance, please contact burnpermitssupport@fire.ca.gov.

Join us for a Wildfire Prevention Grants Solicitation Workshop! Online Workshop Details: Date: November 08, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Visit the following website for more information and the link to the workshop: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/gra… #WildfirePreventionGrants #CALFIRE

Our burn permit application platform has been restored. We are currently working to process a backlog of requests. If you applied for a Burn Permit between 10/31/2023 and 11/2/2023, we will process your request no later than 5pm Monday, November 6th, 2023. Please visit the link below to apply for your burn permit. burnpermit.fire.ca.gov If you need assistance, please contact burnpermitssupport@fire.ca.gov.

$117M in new CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant funding now available! Make our communities safer with projects like fuel reduction, protection plans, and wildfire safety education. Learn more & apply: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/gra… #WildfirePrevention #CAGrants