County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response
County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...
Opinion
Our View: Wildfire strategies require thoughtful legislation
There seem to be few things Democrat and Republican state legislators can agree on. But one thing is the need to better protect Californians from the ravages of wildfires. In the wake of historic ...
California Wildfire Map Update As 5 New Fires Erupt
Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.
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CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
and all CAL FIRE helicopter bases to be fully operational year-round. Employing firefighters year-round is expected to cost the state $175 million to $185 million annually, said McGuire. But he noted ...
After nearly a week, 6,625-acre Otay Mountain brush fire declared fully contained
Gusty winds and then much-needed rain played a big role in the week firefighters worked to get 100% containment ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
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CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
and all CAL FIRE helicopter bases to be fully operational year-round. Employing firefighters year-round is expected to cost the state $175 million to $185 million annually, said McGuire.