HH-60 Pave Hawk practices water drops, 24APR2021. Cal Guard photo by Technical Sergeant Christian Jadot.
Already this year, between January first and April 25th, Cal Fire (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) has responded to wildfires that have burned 2,219 acres (898 hectares).
Allen Helibase near Sutter Creek. Cal Guard photo by Senior Airman Melanie L. Nolen.
Between the end of April and end of May 2021, Cal Fire, the California Air and Army National Guard (Cal Guard), and even the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DepCor) joined-up for interagency fire fighting training at several locations through out The Golden State, however, this training was originally planned to take place in 2020: “We had to cancel the event last year due to the pandemic….”-Lieutenant Colonel John Allen, California Army National Guard
Cal Guard explainer video by Staff Sergeant Eddie Siguenza:
Cal Guard photo by Technical Sergeant Christian Jadot.
A California Army National Guard CH-47 about to strap-on a Bambi bucket.
Allen Helibase near Sutter Creek. Cal Guard photo by Senior Airman Melanie L. Nolen.
Millerton Training Site in Friant, 12MAY2021. Cal Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Eddie Siguenza.
Cal Fire, Cal Guard and DepCor ground crews went through CAL FIRE Type II initial attack training, which included the use of fire shelters, creating fire safety lines, debris clearing, and long hikes with heavy loads into hard to get at areas (you know, infantry stuff).
Cal Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Eddie Siguenza.
Cal Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Eddie Siguenza.
Cal Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Eddie Siguenza.
Prison fire fighters with DepCor are indicated by their orange suits.
U.S. Wildfire preps, 2021: 
Wildfires 2019: 
RED BANK & SOUTH FIRE HELICOPTER OPS
Wildfires 2018: CALIFORNIA FIRES MAKE AT LEAST 1-MILLION TONS OF WASTE!