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This Veterans Day, we honor the service, sacrifice and enduring strength of our nation’s Veterans. Their commitment to protecting our freedom continues to inspire communities across the country.

CAL FIRE proudly recognizes the valuable experience, leadership, and commitment that Veterans bring to public service. Our Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.) program is dedicated to helping Veterans successfully transition into rewarding careers within our department. From exploring job paths to accessing resources and expanding skill sets, R.V.E.T.S. supports Veterans as they continue their mission of service in a new way.

Today, we recognize the leadership they bring, the challenges they have faced, and the impact they continue to make long after their time in uniform. To all Veterans and their families, thank you for your dedication and your service.

Every wildfire has a cause. Finding it can take an investigation.

So far this year, CAL FIRE law enforcement personnel have made 148 arson-related arrests statewide.

You can help investigators by sharing information about suspected arson. Even a small detail could make a difference.

📞 Call the CAL FIRE Arson Hotline at 1-800-468-4408. Reports can be made anonymously.

🔥🌲 Beneficial fire at work in Santa Cruz County.

As weather and conditions allow, CAL FIRE is using prescribed fire to improve forest health, restore habitat and reduce vegetation that can fuel larger, more destructive wildfires.

For generations, Tribal communities have used fire to care for the land.
This November, we are recognizing the history, cultures and contributions of Native American communities across California, including their enduring role in land stewardship and fire management. Native American communities have used traditional knowledge and cultural burning practices to care for California’s landscapes, maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce hazardous vegetation.
Through partnerships with Tribal communities, CAL FIRE continues to support the use of beneficial fire and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into modern land management practices.
Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize these contributions, honor Tribal sovereignty and strengthen partnerships that help build a more fire-resilient California.
Learn more about CAL FIRE’s Tribal Affairs Program: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/tri…