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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

www.fire.ca.gov

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
COF provides fire protection and stewardship for over 31 million acres of CA privately owned wildlands. Programs focus on emergency control of wildfire, forest health, assistance for forest and range landowners, implementation of the Forest Practice Act, fire prevention, and environmental education.

Contact:
Kay Antunez
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
Phone: (916) 653-7958
Fax: (916) 653-6378

Geographical Focus:
State

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Education, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Regulation, Resource Management

Topic:
Wetlands, Watershed Hydrology, Forests, Wildlands

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Posters, Publications, Brochures, Website

Education Programs:
COF sponsors the Project Learning Tree Program

Target Audiences:
Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

Other Languages:
Spanish
Translation of public outreach materials

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns
Project Learning Tree Workshops

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Volunteers in Prevention (VIP)
  Description:
VIPs are active in the prevention of wildlife damage in the following ways:
•  Fire and Life Safety Education- participate in fairs and classrooms to reduce fires
•  Public Information Education- Assist CDF’s efforts during fires by providing information to the media and public
•  Wildland Occupant Firesafe Progran- Make preliminary wildland property assessments to prevent fire damage
•  Red Flag, Holiday, Arson Patrols- Survey hazardous areas during declared critical fire weather, and help alert CDF
•  Communications- Provide additional communication networks for the CDF during emergencies
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Varies
  Commitment Required:
No minimum
  Application/Training:
Depends upon skills and desired position
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
CDF Ranger Unit at www.fire.ca.gov, or CDF Sacramento Headquarters
(916) 653-5123


Videos:
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