Today, all 4 Tulare Firefighter l Handcrews completed their annual Fire Preparedness Drill off Balch Park Road in Springville CA. Each crew is tested on their line and brush cutting skills, tools, along with a 2-mile hike. #ReadyForWildfire #TUUFirefighters
Fairly civilized line at a neighborhood gas station in Santa Rosa but take note, part of being #readyforwildfire is to have a full tank - along with a 72 hour disaster prep kit - BEFORE conditions become imminent ๐ฌ๐ฅ
When evacuation orders come, itโs too late to make an emergency plan. Make a plan now!
Help protect the lives of those around you and firefighters trying to help by making an emergency plan well before itโs needed.
#ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRESKU2023
Happy May the 4th! To equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to stay safe and prepared, visit ReadyforWildfire.org, you must. May the force of readiness be with you! #Maythe4th #ReadyForWildfire
The Mendocino NF is proud to announce that the Elk Mountain Hotshots completed the Type 1 re-certification process on May 27. The crew is nationally available and #ReadyForWildfire #FireYear2020
One year ago today, the unprecedented October Fire Siege overran California. The firestorm started in the middle of the night, while most were asleep and vulnerable. Remember that in the Fall season, fire danger is still high. #ReadyForWildfire . readyforwildfire.org/Go-Evacuation-โฆ
Hose and portable water tanks used by firefighters on the #PeterFire are getting washed, dried, and ready for whenever they may be needed next. #CALFIRESHU2022 #ReadyForWildfire
Due to the forecast of increase in temperature and stronger winds over the next several days, residential burning is suspended through Friday, May 8th throughout the Amador-El Dorado Unit. Burning will not be allowed even with a permit. #DebrisBurning #ReadyForWildfire
Going camping? Prevent wildfires with these campfire safety tips:
๐ฅโ๐ Always clear vegetation in a 10-foot diameter around your campfire.
๐ฅโ๐ Put out your fire if the wind picks up.
๐ฅโ๐ Drown your fire until it's cool to the touch! #ReadyForWildfire
๐ธ Kyle Sullivan, BLM
Happy May the 4th! To equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to stay safe and prepared, visit ReadyforWildfire.org, you must. May the force of readiness be with you! #CALFIRESKU2024 #Maythe4th #ReadyforWildfire
Bringing back one of our favorite pics from last year, courtesy Bureau of Land Management Idaho. Any other firefighter selfies out there? #NationalSelfieDay #ReadyForWildfire ๐จโ๐๐ฉโ๐ ๐คณ
As part of yesterdayโs tour around the Winnemucca Dist, DOI ASLM Casey Hammond visited the Rye Patch VFD. This fire truck was transferred to the VFD last year as part of the Rural Fire Readiness Program. #ReadyForWildfire
Getting #ReadyForWildfire takes an entire community. Wildfires in California have changed. How are you and your neighbors adapting? Show us by replying with a picture of your communityโs efforts! #WildfirePreparednessWeek
Be fire ready๐ฉโ๐
When wildfire evacuations arrive:โถ๏ธ Turn off propane and create a 10-foot safe zone around tanks. Be wildfire-ready & safeguard your home & community! #PropaneSafety #ReadyforWildfire