A new set of eyes is helping to keep Tahoe safe 24/7. UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program has installed two new cameras enhanced with AI, giving clear views of the northern Lake Tahoe area. These cameras scan the landscape in real time, monitoring for smoke or fire the moment it appears. When a camera spots something unusual, an alert is sent to the closest CAL FIRE Emergency Command Center. There, trained staff confirm if it’s a new fire before dispatching crews. This type of early detection

Most people think about vegetation firefighting when they think of CAL FIRE, but through CAL FIRE’s cooperative relationships, our firefighters provide all-risk fire and emergency response services that are tailored to the local communities’ needs. Check out the video to see how CAL FIRE serves as the Butte County Fire Department in just one of over 100 CAL FIRE cooperative agreements across the state. CAL FIRE/Butte County | CAL FIRE

CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE