Skills training begins at the Unit, but the Firefighter Academy (FFA) is where our personnel earn statewide certification. Attending a FFA at one of the CAL FIRE Training Centers allow firefighters to: 🔸Validate tactical skills through testing. 🔸 Develop leadership for career progression. 🔸 Meet the department’s highest operational standards. #CALFIRE #FirefighterTraining #StatewideCertification #CareerPath #Leadership | CAL FIRE
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Skills training begins at the Unit, but the Firefighter Academy (FFA) is where our personnel earn statewide certification. Attending a FFA at one of the CAL FIRE Training Centers allow firefighters to: 🔸Validate tactical skills through testing. 🔸 Develop leadership for career progression. 🔸 Meet the department’s highest operational standards. #CALFIRE #FirefighterTraining #StatewideCertification #CareerPath #Leadership | CAL FIRE
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Ever wonder what it takes to respond to emergencies and save lives? Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a CAL FIRE Truck Academy, where our dedicated teams train in truck company operations. Get a glimpse at how we prepare for every possible scenario through intensive training in ventilation, search and rescue, forcible entry, and technical rescue, among other techniques. While the training involved many technical skills, the larger lesson is the #teamwork needed to complete the mission safely.
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Ever wonder what it takes to respond to emergencies and save lives? Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a CAL FIRE Truck Academy, where our dedicated teams train in truck company operations. Get a glimpse at how we prepare for every possible scenario through intensive training in ventilation, search and rescue, forcible entry, and technical rescue, among other techniques. While the training involved many technical skills, the larger lesson is the #teamwork needed to complete the mission safely.
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Morning physical training hike at our rehire academy this week. PT is a necessity for wildland firefighters, who will spend days hiking with heavy equipment to prepare for the rigors of the fire line. #calfire #calfirelnu #2023fireseason #pt #work #fire
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Morning physical training hike at our rehire academy this week. PT is a necessity for wildland firefighters, who will spend days hiking with heavy equipment to prepare for the rigors of the fire line. #calfire #calfirelnu #2023fireseason #pt #work #fire
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CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program has a legacy built on courage, innovation, and teamwork. From its early beginnings to today’s operation, CAL FIRE now commands the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. This evolution represents decades of dedication from those who saw the potential of aviation to change the way California fights wildfires. As we recognize Aviation History Month, we honor not only the aircraft that have evolved over the years but the people who built this program into what i
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CAL FIRE’s Aviation Program has a legacy built on courage, innovation, and teamwork. From its early beginnings to today’s operation, CAL FIRE now commands the largest aerial firefighting fleet in the world. This evolution represents decades of dedication from those who saw the potential of aviation to change the way California fights wildfires. As we recognize Aviation History Month, we honor not only the aircraft that have evolved over the years but the people who built this program into what i
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🔥New Recruits🔥FF 1 Academy #calfire CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit | Firephotogirl
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🔥New Recruits🔥FF 1 Academy #calfire CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit | Firephotogirl
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An outside and inside look at our @calfire_butteco Truck Academy’s commercial ventilation over live fire training day. Excellent week of training with our personnel and cooperator’s learning how to be truck qualified. | CAL FIRE/Butte County
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An outside and inside look at our @calfire_butteco Truck Academy’s commercial ventilation over live fire training day. Excellent week of training with our personnel and cooperator’s learning how to be truck qualified. | CAL FIRE/Butte County
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CAL FIRE is expanding its capacity to deploy Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for both fuel reduction work and wildland firefighting. CAL FIRE UAS pilots go through a series of courses designed to increase their skills. The Aerial Ignition Hybrid Academy is a national course that expands pilots’ skillset to include the ability to perform burning operations. By deploying UAS, decision-makers reduce the risk to crews. UAS are part of the larger CAL FIRE aviation family, and during missions, are use
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CAL FIRE is expanding its capacity to deploy Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for both fuel reduction work and wildland firefighting. CAL FIRE UAS pilots go through a series of courses designed to increase their skills. The Aerial Ignition Hybrid Academy is a national course that expands pilots’ skillset to include the ability to perform burning operations. By deploying UAS, decision-makers reduce the risk to crews. UAS are part of the larger CAL FIRE aviation family, and during missions, are use
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Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE
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CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit's Tahoe Meyers Crews working to create fuel breaks on the #EatonFire in Los Angeles County. CAL FIRE AEU has deployed multiple strike teams of engines, crews, and dozers to assist with both the #EatonFire and #PalisadesFire. A huge thank you to all the brave men and women from across California (and beyond!) battling these fires. The unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and teamwork are noticed and appreciated. Keep fighting the good fight! | CAL FIRE Amador-El
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Did you know that CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire has a unique cooperative aerial rescue program? Through this program, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department provides pilots and the aircraft and CAL FIRE San Diego provides the firefighting and paramedic rescue crew, creating a critical service for one of the busiest counties in California for helicopter rescues. This aerial paramedic rescue program allows for rescues in remote locations, responds quickly to emergencies, and provides the same level o
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CALFIRE NEU hosted a C212 Saw and Tree Felling class this week. This class teaches firefighters saw management, brush work, and tree felling skills. This year's class was hosted inside an old burn scar on the Tahoe National Forest and assisted with fuels management objectives. | CAL FIRE NEU
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🎓 A milestone moment for CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE celebrated the inaugural Company Officer Academy Graduation at the new Atwater Training Center on Friday, October. 24. Fire Control Class 25-15 graduated 38 new Company Officers, marking the first ceremony held at the facility since it opened on July 7, 2025. The Atwater Training Center expands CAL FIRE’s training capacity under the 66-hour work week implementation, creating more opportunities to prepare leaders for the field. With this class, CAL FIR
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🚒 CAL FIRE marks a historic achievement, graduating more than 650 new Company Officers in 2025. This is the largest number of Company Officers ever trained in a single year, supported by four fully operating training centers, including the new Atwater Training Center in Merced County. Today’s Class 25-14 in Ione closes out this record-setting season, adding 38 newly trained Company Officers to the ranks. Congratulations to Class 25-14 and to every class that completed the academy this year. Dir
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California Aerial Supervision Academy hosts training for upcoming fire season
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CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operators(HFEO) from several units are participating in the HFEO Academy being held on Camp Pendleton. Join us ON SCENE to find out more about their training. #CALFIRE #RivCoNow #First2Serve | CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
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This week #CALFIRELNU hosted an in-Unit Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE) Academy that focused on company officer skills and being an incident commander on various types of emergencies. Throughout the week the engineers had the opportunity to practice on structure and wildland fire fighting techniques. This video was from the structure response day on Monday. This academy allows the engineers to continue building their skills that will help them throughout their career as a firefighter. | CAL FIRE S
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CAL FIRE Training Program on Instagram: "🚒 THE CAL FIRE TRAINING CENTERS 🚒 This is the foundation of our strength. CAL FIRE Training Centers serves as the Department’s Accredited Local Academy (ALA), ensuring our personnel receive the highest quality, standardized instruction. OUR CORE PROGRAMS: 👨‍🚒Firefighter 1A (FF1A) 👨‍🚒Firefighter Academy (FFA) 👨‍🚒Company Officer Academy (COA) We strictly follow the State Fire Training (SFT) Curriculum and administer official IFSAC/Pro Board Certific
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In the North Bay, extreme heat is creating some unexpected challenges for nearly 100 seasonal firefighters attending Cal Fire's first training academy of the year. #calfire #heatwave #bayareaweather #firefighters #abc7news
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CAL FIRE Training Program on Instagram: "CONGRATULATIONS FFA 26-01! After weeks of being pushed mentally and physically, students of the Firefighter Academy 26-01 have officially crossed the finish line! This academy opens the door to long-term growth within CAL FIRE. By completing this program, these firefighters have proven they have the discipline and skill to move up and lead. What’s next? 👨‍🚒 Most are headed straight into the Company Officer Academy to refine their leadership. 🧑‍🚒 Other
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CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit on Instagram: "Late last year, CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit (AEU) conducted a Vegetation Management Program prescribed burn at Amoruso Ranch in Amador County. This prescribed burn of approximately 78 acres was conducted to burn within the VMP to continue the reduction of fuels in the fuel break and increase fire protection for communities. It was also a hands-on learning opportunity for CAL FIRE students, teaching them proper firing techniques and how to create
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CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit on Instagram: "It's day 2 of AEU's fire crew preparedness drills. During the next three days, we have 16 crews going through the drills - a tool out exercise, four mile hike in full gear, constructing handline for an hour, and fire shelter deployment. Here's Ponderosa Fire Center’s Firefighter Hand Crew 3 completing the tool out and starting the four mile hike. For more photos and video of the event, check out our stories."
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