The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is a state agency responsible for fire protection, fire prevention, and natural resource management across California. Its mission is to safeguard the people and property of California by providing fire protection, emergency response services, and stewardship of state forestlands.
Wildfire prevention and suppression, forest management, emergency response and disaster preparedness, climate resilience, land use and defensible space regulations, and natural resource conservation
Primarily funded through the State of California budget, including General Fund appropriations and special funds related to fire prevention and emergency response
California Natural Resources Agency, Office of the State Fire Marshal, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State government agency
