With Critical Fire Weather Expected Across the Sierra, Cal OES Prepositions Fire Personnel and Equipment in Multiple Counties

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With an increased threat of thunderstorms and dry lightning over the weekend, the risk of critical fire weather remains high. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned critical fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to be able to respond if needed. 

The prepositioned fire resources include: 

Colusa County:

  • 4 Local Government Engines
  • 2 Local Government Water Tenders

Sierra County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines
  • 3 Local Government Water Tenders
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member

El Dorado County:

  • 1 Local Government Engine
  • 2 Local Government Water Tenders

Tahoe Basin:

  • 6 Local Government Engines
  • 1 Local Government IMT Member

Fresno County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines
  • 3 Local Government Water Tenders
  • 1 Local Government Dozer 

Kern County:

  • 2 Local Government Dozers
  • 1 Local Government Helicopter
  • 2 Local Government Hand Crews
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 8 Local Government IMT Members

Tulare County:

  • 4 Local Government Engines
  • 1 Local Government Water Tender
  • 11 Local Government IMT Members

Inyo County:

  • 5 Local Government Engines

Mono County:

  • 3 Local Government Engines
  • 2 Local Government Water Tenders

San Bernardino County:

  • 5 OES Engines
  • 5 Local Government Engines
  • 2 Local Government Helicopters
  • 2 Local Government Water tenders
  • 2 Local Government Dispatchers
  • 14 Local Government IMT Members

As critical fire weather persists due to gusty winds and increased temperatures, it’s an important reminder to be prepared for wildfire any time of the year.

  • Sign up for emergency alerts through your county.
  • Pack a go bag.
  • Talk with your family about an emergency plan.
  • Know multiple routes out of your neighborhood.

CALIFORNIA FIRE AND RESCUE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM

The Cal OES Fire and Rescue Branch facilitates the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, which includes moving more than 270 fire engines from 60 local government resources across the state in support of all-risk emergency response on behalf of local, state and federal government fire organizations. Cal OES assigns local government fire agencies with fire apparatus to maintain surge capacity during day-to-day duties and major emergencies. 

For more from Cal OES, visit CalOES.ca.gov and follow us on Twitter @Cal_OES.