13K views · 128 reactions | Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE | Facebook

Meet a key player in wildland firefighting: the Pump Operator! This video dives into their essential responsibilities, focusing on maintaining a continuous flow of water from the source, through the pump, and up to the firefighters working on the controlled burn piles on the East-West Connector fuels reduction project. See how they ensure that crews uphill have the critical water access needed to saturate the surrounding “green” areas, a vital tactic for containing the fire’s spread and keeping

Marines support firefighting efforts in Southern California U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and HMLA-267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as US. Navy and U.S. Army aircrews, supported firefighting efforts against the Valley Fire in East San Diego County, California, Sept. 7-9, 2020. The fire has burned nearly 18,000 acres and resources from the local area have been focused on containing the spread of the fire. The Marines began providing