Operating chainsaws is an essential part of CAL FIRE’s work -- before, during, and after wildfire responses. Before firefighters are qualified as a “Sawyer” they must undergo training and meet quality standards. Felling trees is dangerous work and it’s important that firefighters are properly trained. In this video from CAL FIRE CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, this needed #training is also used to protect the local community by removing dead or dying trees. | CAL FIRE

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit 40-hour Rope Rescue Awareness Operations class, which focused specifically on ladder systems. Participants were trained on how to effectively construct hoists and other essential rescue systems. Such training is vital for CAL FIRE personnel so that they are prepared to handle a wide variety of emergency situations efficiently and safely, ultimately enhancing their ability to save lives and protect communities. #Training #RopeResc

When a high-rise building is on fire, all responding agencies must be on the same page. That's why the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department recently hosted a multi-agency high-rise training exercise for agencies from around the region, with some visiting from as far as Tijuana. #training #CALFIRE | CAL FIRE