Last year, nearly of quarter of Cal Fire's total compensation costs went to overtime for employees.

“Technology like the Flailbot allows firefighters to work smarter and safer while protecting lives, property, and natural resources," according to a news release from Cal Fire. “This tool helps us ...

Upon arrival at the scene, CAL FIRE crews performed CPR on the victim until they were transported by ground ambulance to a ...

CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit recently ensured readiness for larger incidents by hosting a multi-day event to inspect privately ...

New research from UC Davis supported by CAL FIRE’s LA Moran Reforestation Center, is helping scientists and land managers to better predict when cones are ripe and ready to collect, using decades of ...

The midday report is a roundup of what's happening in the north state.

Wintry weather in and around Fortuna has brought snow, rain and hail in recent days, creating hazardous driving conditions and prompting officials to urge motor ...

CAL FIRE officials announce a grant of $3.59 million is transforming five elementary schoolyards in Tulare County into cooler, greener, nature-based learning spaces. Through CAL FIRE’s Urban and ...

California fire officials have finished their investigation into the deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, with the report now being sent to prosecutors. Cal Fire's Office of the State Fire ...

This week, Cal Fire announced plans for a prescribed burn along the eastern extremity of Humboldt Redwoods State Park, west of Dyerville along U.S. Highway 101. The site involved includes 75 acres of ...