Working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (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:
Santa Barbara County:
- 5 Local Government Engines, Type 3
- 1 Local Government Helicopter
- 1 Local Government Hand crew
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
Lake County:
- 1 Local Government Task Force
- 1 Local Government IMT member
Colusa County:
- 1 Local Government Task Force
- 1 Local Government Helicopter
- 2 Local Government Water Tenders
Tehama County:
- 1 Local Government Task Force
- 1 Local Government Water Tender
- 1 Local Government Dispatcher
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.