Mobile Equipment | CAL FIRE
WEBLearn about the types, history and functions of CAL FIRE's mobile equipment, including fire engines, bulldozers, crew transports, mobile kitchens and more. See how CAL FIRE acquires, maintains and uses federal excess property for fire protection.
Hired Equipment | CAL FIRE
WEBLearn how to participate in CAL FIRE's Hired Equipment Program, which provides equipment and services to supplement its own resources for emergency incidents. Find policies, procedures, rates, contact information, and updates for suppliers.
Aviation Program - CAL FIRE
WEBThe largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. CAL FIRE’s world-renowned aviation program responds to thousands of wildland fires throughout California each year. CAL FIRE’s current aviation fleet includes Grumman S-2T Airtanker s, Bell UH-1H Super Huey Helicopters, Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters, North American OV-10A (& 1 D Model ...
CAL FIRE vehicles receiving Automatic Vehicle Location equipment
WEBApr 12, 2019 · The Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system provides full Computer Aided Dispatch connectivity and position updates of frontline fire response vehicles. It also has triple redundancy and can...
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
WEBLearn about CAL FIRE, the fire department of the California Natural Resources Agency that protects 31 million acres of state forestland and provides emergency services in 36 counties. Find out its history, organization, operations, rank structure, and representation.
A Look at CAL OES and CAL FIRE Wildland Apparatus
WEBBoth CAL FIRE and CAL OES account for a wide variety and number of fire apparatus used to battle wildfires around the state, from Type 1 wildland urban interface engines to tactical water tenders.
Fleet | California Fire Pilots Association
WEBLearn about the different types of aircraft used by CAL FIRE for firefighting missions, such as S-2T airtankers, OV-10 Broncos, and HC-130 Hercules. See their specifications, roles, and locations across the state.
C-130 Hercules airtanker joins the fight against California wildfires ...
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Cal Fire added what it calls the “most powerful tool” to its fleet – an air tanker that will play a major role in fighting fires. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on ...
Cal OES Deploys Ten New Fire Engines to Protect ... - California
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Cal OES transfers new Type VI and Type III fire engines to local fire agencies as part of the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System. The system provides equipment and personnel surge capacity to protect …
CAL FIRE to add more firefighters, engines, dozers, and helicopters
WEBJul 10, 2022 · The new budget for California includes $36 million to buy 10 additional bulldozers for CAL FIRE, a state agency that fights wildfires. The budget also funds more firefighters, engines,...