The FWS San Diego Fire crew manages fire to conserve, protect, and enhance wildlife and their habitats while protecting facilities & surrounding communities.
We have exciting news to share! We've launched a new national wildland Twitter page: @usfwsfire!
For updated national fire news, make sure to follow our new page: @usfwsfire. We will soon be archiving this account. #FireYear2021
📷Prescribed burn by USFWS
In May, a stranded & lethargic southern sea otter pup was found at Asilomar State Marine Reserve in Pacific Grove, California. Learn more about southern sea otter 918's story: https://t.co/fi2tAhhkge
Special thanks: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Turtles Fly Too & Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The National #PreparednessLevel will elevate to 5 (PL5) at 8pm MST Aug 18 due to a significant increase in fire activity in multiple geographic areas, high demand for IMTs and commitment of resources --> https://t.co/uPp74XsOCt #FireYear2020#NationalFireNews
Just a friendly reminder, don’t forget to check out the DOI Hiring event in Bakersfield, CA tomorrow. All DOI agencies will be represented looking to fill seasonal and permanent vacancies. For more info click the link https://t.co/6Xw1mPzLHB @DOIWildlandFire
For those looking a job opportunity this season or looking for a permanent job. This event being held this weekend in Bakersfield, CA is a great place to consider. Best of luck to those who apply and have a safe 2020 season. https://t.co/6Xw1mPzLHB
It that time of year again when we start preparing for next season. We have a GS-6 and our seasonal firefighter announcements are out. Here are the links: GS-6 https://t.co/z73rqa1VPN https://t.co/uMEtKMXNXg Seasonal https://t.co/uMEtKMXNXg
Both engines have been staffed for 24hrs during the recent wind event in San Diego county. Both of the engines ended up on a fire in Chula Vista with assistance from @chulavistaFD, @CALFIRESANDIEGO, @SDFD, @heartlandfire. The fire was held to 30 acres.
Today is the day that most adult Americans will #NeverForget. Please take the time to reflect and thank a #FirstResponder whether it be a Police Officer, Firefighter or EMS.
Sill Hill is back gusting over 80 mph. It hit 86 mph at 6:30 PM. Will we get to 90 mph? 100? Winds are going to strengthen further overnight, so it's only a matter of time... #SantaAnaWinds#cawx
With extreme fire weather impacting the state & local area, all fire suppression agencies are increasing staffing to protect our communities. Engines 8331 & 8332 are staffed in solidarity with our cooperators @CALFIRESANDIEGO@ClevelandNF .
Weather info: https://t.co/HneeeiYsrm
Public events are always great and #Jamulfest is no exception. Engine 8331 and @CALFIRESANDIEGO Engine and Truck 36 were passing out candy at today's parade.
Fire prevention week is here and good relationships are important with the public, as well as our cooperators. The crew from engine 8331 is out representing at @CoronadoFire station 36.