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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 10h

🔋Charging something big like an e-bike, scooter, or power tool with a lithium-ion battery?

✔ Charge outside
✔ Use a flat, dry area
✔ Make sure it’s secure

It may be the end of #FirePreventionWeek, but safety doesn’t stop here—stay fire-safe every day.

#BatterySafety #CALFIRE #NFPA

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 16h

Heavy Equipment Mechanics keep CAL FIRE moving. 🔧

From engines to dozers, they maintain the machines that power wildfire response. Ready for hands-on, high-impact work? Apply by Oct. 14.

👉 bit.ly/HEM_Exam

📹 youtu.be/FSwkuFGF1Yw

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t get overheated. ⚡

✅ Charge lithium-ion battery devices on a hard surface.
✅ Never charge on beds, couches, or under pillows.
✅ Unplug once you hit 100%.

Keep devices cool and safe—Charge Into Fire Safety this #FirePreventionWeek.

#Sparky #FireSafety #lithiumion #Battery #CALFIRE

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 1d

Organizations developing fuels reduction or forest health projects may qualify for expedited review under the Emergency Proclamation—apply by Dec. 31, 2025.

➡️ Learn more at: bit.ly/tf-fasttrack...

#WildfirePrevention #FuelsReduction #ForestHealth #CaliforniaClimateAction

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at 9 AM for a Battery Safety Press Event as part of Fire Prevention Week™.

CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal and NFPA are teaming up with Sparkz Inc. to share tips that keep your family and community safe.

📺 Watch the livestream here: vimeo.com/event/5418601

#CALFIRE #NFPA #FPW

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t toss Lithium-Ion batteries or devices in the trash or regular recycling bins—they can spark a fire. 🚫

Drop them off at an approved battery recycling spot. Find one near you: call2recycle.org

✅ Battery safety starts with proper disposal—Charge Into Fire Safety this #FirePreventionWeek.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 3d

Wildfires can ignite naturally, accidentally, or intentionally. Arson endangers lives, homes, and California's environment. By September 2025, CAL FIRE has made 134 arrests. See anything suspicious? Report anonymously at 1-800-468-4408. #WildfireSafety #ReportArson

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 3d

⚡ Anything with a Lithium-Ion battery can be a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely.
Not all cables are safe; stick with manufacturer-approved cables or the ones that came with your device. It ensures proper charging and reduces fire risks.

#FirePreventionWeek #BatterySafety

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 4d

In case you missed the English-language version of this content, posted earlier. Charge into Safety.

youtube.com/shorts/150DB...

Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home

YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 4d

Las baterías de iones de litio facilitan la vida, pero si se usan de manera incorrecta, pueden provocar incendios peligrosos.

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Conéctate a la seguridad contra incendios: Baterías de ion de litio en tu casa

YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 4d

✨ Get ready, San Francisco—Fleet Week 2025 is almost here!
Join CAL FIRE’s Returning Veterans, Enlisting Their Skills (R.V.E.T.S.) program for an action-packed weekend on the waterfront.
📍 Marina Green, San Francisco
🗓 October 10–12, 10AM–4PM

#FleetWeekSF #JoinCALFIRE #IgniteYourPassion

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 4d

Protect your devices (and yourself):
✔ Buy only listed Lithium-Ion battery products
✔ Look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab—that stamp = real safety standards

⚠ Stay aware, stay prepared, and Charge Into Fire Safety this #FirePreventionWeek

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/FirePreventi...

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 5d

The team performed a technical rescue to safely free the trapped goat. After a little teamwork, push, and pull, the goat was back on its hooves — ready to return to fire prevention duties around the neighborhood.
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#GoatRescue #CALFIRE

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 5d

When a goat found itself in a baaaaad situation Friday night — stuck tight between two large rocks-- firefighters from CAL FIRE San Diego sprang into action.
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#GoatRescue #CALFIRE

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 5d

🔋 Lithium-ion batteries make life easier—but when used the wrong way, they can spark dangerous fires. Learn how to protect your family.

🔗 Access quick safety tips and resources at: bit.ly/FirePreventi...

#FirePreventionWeek

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 6d

Forestry Aides play a vital role in protecting California’s forests and communities.
✅ See if you qualify
✅ Apply by October 24, 2025
✅ Start your career in natural resource management
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/JoinCALFIRE_FA
#CALFIRECareers #Forestry #NaturalResources

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 6d

CAL FIRE is hiring seasonal Forestry Aides to assist CAL FIRE Demonstration State Forests with timber marking, forest health surveys, campground maintenance, and natural resource management.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/JoinCALFIRE_FA

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday, we honored the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting Californians.

Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 When disaster strikes, communication is everything.

CAL FIRE joined public safety partners at the APCO trade show in Sacramento to explore new tech for our Mobile Command Centers—the hubs that keep crews connected during wildfires, floods, and other disasters.

#CALFIRE #PublicSafety #Emergency

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 8d

The Lost Bus, based on the true story of the 2018 Camp Fire, is now streaming on Apple TV+. Every second counts. Every decision matters.

We’ve teamed up with Jamie Lee Curtis to remind Californians: Preparedness saves lives.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Teams Up with CAL FIRE for Wildfire Preparedness

YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 8d

Check out each of CAL FIRE’s Award–Winning pieces:

🥇PSA – youtu.be/9QZCKDlbUXQ?...

🥇Social Media – 60+ Seconds – youtu.be/Q5TJmxrdODI?...

🥇Social Media – Under 60 Seconds, 1st Place – youtu.be/BpT4Weltvm4?...

🥈Instruction/Training – youtu.be/DIj653M-ktQ?...

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 8d

Wildfires move fast, and we need a clear sky for our firefighting aircraft to do their work. Do not fly within 15 miles of wildfire smoke or near where aircraft are getting water.

If you fly, we can’t.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 8d

Even a small drone can:
✈ Cause mid-air collisions with planes or helicopters
⛔ Force firefighting aircraft to turn away, slowing suppression efforts
👨 Endanger pilots, first responders, and nearby communities

#CALFIRE #UAS #Safety #IfYouFly #WeCant #Drones

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 9d

🎉 Today, CAL FIRE received four CAPIO Star Awards in the following categories:

🥇 1st Place: Public Service Announcement
🥇 1st Place: Social Media – Over 60 Seconds
🥇 1st Place: Social Media – Under 60 Seconds
🥈 2nd Place: Instruction & Training

#CAPIOStarAwards

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 9d

CAL FIRE was proud to be part of the 9-1-1 For Kids Heroes Awards Ceremony, honoring dispatchers whose steady voices and quick decisions make a life-saving difference every day.

#DispatchHeroes #911ForKids #CALFIRE

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