CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.
Legislators ask for year-round staffing for Cal Fire firefighters
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off ...
California fire captain dies in the line of duty. ‘A dedicated firefighter’
A Kings County Fire captain died Saturday night while at a house fire in Avenal, California. Mark Eads was 62. He had been ...
Firefighters battling deadly California wildfires reach critical milestone on road to recovery
After wreaking havoc for more than three weeks, two deadly wildfires are now 100% contained. Here’s a look back at the ...
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As California’s fire season grows, state senators push for more year-round firefighters
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed that state firefighters work full time in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year.
Northern California firefighter hurt while battling Palisades Fire is thankful for support
Captain Greg Baker of the Mi Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection District suffered a broken back after a fall when he was fighting ...
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
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Firefighters return from California wildfires
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota firefighters are now back home after assisting with the recent wildfires in California. 18 Firefighters from the area spent 10 days fighting the fires down in ...
Rain in California helps firefighters respond to wildfires but presents risk of toxic ash runoff
Rain in Southern California is expected to help firefighters responding to multiple wildfires, but potentially heavy rain on ...
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been ...
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Firefighters gain control of new wildfires in Southern California as critical fire weather conditions wane
Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish ...