Serving and Safeguarding the People and Protecting the Property and Resources of California

Our mission statement is our commitment. This is who we are.

We operate with shared values.

Service
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the public and our employees. We strive for excellence and professionalism. We are devoted and humble in the execution of our duties.
Cooperation
We care about each other and our service to others, including cooperators, governing bodies, and the public. We build and maintain cooperative relationships across the State and beyond to benefit the public we serve.
Protection
We integrate fire protection, natural resource management, and fire prevention under a single mission on behalf of the State and local communities. We strive to ensure the highest level of environmental protection in all our operations.
Organizational Excellence
We value diversity among our employees and the vital functions they perform to enhance delivery of our mission. We are calm, resilient, and we perform optimally in the face of emergencies and disasters of any scale.

Our Organization

CAL FIRE celebrates nearly 140 years of history. Throughout those years the Department has experienced tremendous change. Learn about our mission, history, and organizational structure.

Our Executive Staff

A diverse team of talented leaders provide vision and strategic direction to support all of CAL FIRE and its mission through innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.

Support Programs

We administer additional programs including Public Communications, assistance for returning veterans (RVETS), EEO, and Professional Standards.

45-Day Report

In a 45-Day Report to Governor Gavin Newsom, we systematically identified high priority fuel reduction projects and other measures to immediately begin to protect most wildfire-vulnerable communities.

Multiyear Strategic Plan

CAL FIRE is committed to safeguarding our core values, mission and vision for the future. Together we are building an enduring legacy and adapting to an ever changing environment.

Resources

Learn about CAL FIRE’s business network, hired equipment policy and services, reporting fires on state properties, CAL FIRE’s operational units, and more.