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CAL FIRE updates fire map, majority of San Diego in high-risk fire zones

CAL FIRE updates fire map, majority of San Diego in high-risk fire zones

Five CAL FIRE Incident Management Teams (IMTs) have been activated in response to significant wildfires in 2024. In the time it takes to toast a bagel, this video will answer why these teams of specialists are called in, where they come from, and how they work. These teams are capable of responding to a wide range of emergencies, no matter where or when they are needed. If you have more questions about Incident Management Teams, share them in the comments. #IMT #EmergencyReponse | CAL FIRE

Thank you to the CAL FIRE Hemet Ryan Air Attack Base for providing more information about CAL FIRE’s air operations and the work pilots do to aide firefighters on the ground. Learn about the benefits of aircraft on a wildland fire and when aircraft is the most effective when battling a wildfire. | CAL FIRE

When a fire becomes too complex for our units to manage, CAL FIRE and our partners deploy specialized Incident Management Teams (IMTs) to take over. This year alone, we've activated 11 IMTs due to the dramatic upsurge in fire activity. Currently, we’re facing a unique scenario with the #ParkFire: two CAL FIRE IMTs are tackling the same blaze! IMT 3 is operating out of Chico, while IMT 4 is based in Red Bluff. The dual activation allows the Unified Command to deploy and support the over 6,300 per

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