The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) continues to support projects that enhance the health of California’s landscapes and forests. Since 2017, CAL FIRE has awarded over $700 million in Forest Health grants, and now applications are open for the next round of funding. A total of $70 million is available to support projects focused on preventing wildfires, increasing reforestation efforts, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information on the applicatio

The basic wildland fire academy cadets in Tok,Alaska went over how to safely and effectively move an injured firefighter through different types of terrain. These firefighters are learning the basic building blocks to make them successful, supportive and effective crew members on their fire crews this summer. | Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DFFP

Viewer Discretion Advised. The following shows professional firefighters battling California’s wildfires. Please watch with caution and do not attempt to recreate the actions you see on your own. Follow along with firefighter Ben Riley as he joins the rest of the #CalFire force fighting flames in California’s Lassen National Forest. This footage was recorded on August 31. To watch more of these heroic first responders, check out GO original series Cal Fire. Watch by downloading the Discovery GO