Ready to step up to an exciting career in firefighting? CAL FIRE is now accepting Fire Fighter I applications for 2019. Learn more: http://calfire.ca.gov/about/about_careers_fireprotection_seasonal | CAL FIRE

In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires in the last 24 hours across critical fire weather areas. Key updates: 🔥 Progress on the #EatonFire (91% contained) and #PalisadesFire (68% contained), now ranked as California's 2nd and 3rd most destructive wildfires. 🔥 New incidents continue to pop up across the region and personnel are making every effort to quickly respond

Did you know that CAL FIRE pilots train on a range of flight simulators for many of our fixed wing (airplanes) and helicopters? 🚁 CAL FIRE operates an entire fleet of state-of-the-art simulators at our Aviation Management headquarters. Our aviators are able to practice real-world scenarios without ever leaving the ground—sharpening their skills while saving time, reducing maintenance costs, and being environmentally conscious. This is one of the many ways we’re using technology to stay prepared