Cal Fire Crews Holding Preparedness Exercises as 2021 Fire Season Approaches

This is a press release from CAL FIRE:

public informationIn preparation for the upcoming fire season the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Humboldt-Del Norte Unit, in conjunction with the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), seven fire crews from Alder, Eel River, and Parlin Fork Conservation Camps will hold their annual Redwood Coast Fire Preparedness Exercises on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. This partnership of state agencies provides a large force of trained crews for all types of emergency incident mitigation and resource conservation projects. 

The crews will assemble at Eel River Conservation Camp in southern Humboldt County. The Crew Exercises will provide the opportunity for fire crews from Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties to be evaluated on their physical conditioning, firefighting knowledge, fire safety and personal protective equipment. The exercise will also provide training for personnel operating within the Incident Command System (ICS). 

You are invited to attend on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:00 am. Those interested in observing the exercises should assemble at the Eel River Conservation Camp, 850 Eel River Camp Drive, Redway. CAL FIRE staff will be available to answer any questions relative to the exercise. Personnel from CAL FIRE and the CDCR will participate throughout all elements of the exercises.

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Martin
2 years ago

I think the preparedness exercises are is a great idea. The very best of luck to all you firefighters during this season. Please be safe, and don’t take any unnecessary chances that will put you in harms way.