#calfire — Public Fediverse posts

Cal Fire has recognized the Ventura County Fire Protection District as a fire risk reduction community, effective now through July 2028. This is important because (a) VCFPD is the agency responsible for fire prevention and response in Thousand Oaks and (b) recognition brings priority consideration for Cal Fire’s Wildfire Prevention Grants and helps inform wildfire risk ratings.

https://bof.fire.ca.gov/projects-and-programs/fire-risk-reduction-community-list/

#wildfires #WildfirePrevention #calfire #venturacounty #vcfd #conejovalley #ThousandOaks

“The Lost Bus” Torches the Screen With Tension

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to watch The Lost Bus starring Matthew McConaughey and American Ferrera on Apple TV. This tension-packed film tells the harrowing story of a school bus driver, grade school teacher, and 22 elementary school students trying desperately to escape the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the City of Paradise, California.

The realism of the movie, including the immeasurable strength and tenacity of the wildfire, the valiant attempts by Cal Fire to get it under control, and the terrifying efforts to escape the rapid advance of flames and choking smoke by bus, car, or on foot, were simply spellbinding. Viewers will definitely be on the edge of they seats/sofas while viewing this memorable film.

It’s hard to fathom a wildfire that ignites at 6:15 a.m., reaches a city of 27,000 people (Paradise) located eight (8) miles away in two hours, and utterly torches it within four. One can only shake their head in awe (and fear) of the overarching power of Mother Nature when she’s been wronged by humanity’s disregard for the Earth.

As one who is in awe of the bravery of Smokejumpers, Hot Shot Crews, and other wildfire fighters, this film does a great job depicting the dangerous and deadly conditions they face on a regular basis. We owe them such an enormous debt of gratitude regardless of their place of birth for putting their lives on the line to protect us. It’s dedication like this and/or in service to our nation through the military, that should be rewarded and commended…not coldly tossed aside.

Peace!

#AmericaFerrera #AppleTV #CALFIRE #California #cinema #cities #environment #film #geography #history #landUse #MatthewMcConaughey #movies #Paradise #schoolBuses #TheLostBus #transportation #wildfire

CPH Daily Bulletin 10/14/2025

#California’s #IncarceratedFirefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed

https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/10/prison-firefighter-new-laws/

#Firefighters #MassIncarceration #wages #Wildfires #MinimumWage #EmergencyResponse #EssentialWorkers #Prison #CalFire #SadeElhawary

During his #GOP Presidential campaign #DJT threatened to withhold #FederalAid from #California unless the state changed how it approached water management.

Sen. John Barrasso of #Wyoming, the No. 2 ranking #Republican in the upper chamber, blamed #CalFire disasters on “policies of the liberal administration out there” adding " I expect that there will be strings attached to money that is ultimately approved"

In bipartisan votes, #Congress recently approved billions of dollars in new disaster funding for #Florida, #Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, #Tennessee and #Virginia with no specific conditions on those states federal assistance.

https://wapo.st/42eedQQ #GiftLink #FreeLink #WAPO

#PacificPalisades fire continues as darkness sets in ...Flames can be seen roaring on hillsides miles from LAX airport. #CalFire officials have ordered evacuations as high winds make situation particularly volatile

13,208 acres are threatened by wild #fire including damage to the renowned #GettyVilla , now a #museum containing many priceless artworks that reports say have been engulfed in flames .

https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/getty-villa-threatened-palisades-fire-20021094.php

https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/palisades-fire-los-angeles-live-updates/