California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Contact

• Email: webmaster@fire.ca.gov
• Phone: 916-653-5123

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Description

The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments. Visit the CAL FIRE About to learn about our values and organization, and strategic plans.

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Services

Burn Permit

Burn permits are available online and from CAL FIRE stations, for those burning within the State Responsibility Area. Be sure to check that you are both within the State Responsibility Area and that burning is currently allowed in your location prior to obtaining a permit. For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district. Violations of any Burning Permit Terms are a violation of State Law.

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Campfire Permit

Campfire permits are available online or at any CAL FIRE, USDA Forest Service, or Bureau of Land Management facility in California. There are no fees for permits, however they must be available for rangers and other officials to check when camping. Be sure to check local restrictions as campfires may be restricted entirely in areas with a high potential for wildfire.

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Fire Information

Find information on fires in California.

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Reforestation Resources

CAL FIRE’s Reforestation Services Program produces containerized stock of conifer tree species for reforestation on private and state-owned lands in California. In addition, the Reforestation Services Program maintains a seed bank of source-identified native conifer species from seed zones and elevations throughout California. Seedlings are available seasonally to order from the Reforestation Services Program webpage.