Cal Fire had a training course on helicopter operations at Folsom Lake. The seven-day course included classroom and field work.

Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to train flight ...

State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.

Senate leadership said it would cost about $175 million a year to boost staffing levels to respond to increased fire risk.

The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the awe-inspiring precision of these nighttime helicopters take over.

Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.

A California National Guard pilot describes how flyers perform a firefighting mission in the battle against Los Angeles’ ...

Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft operating from 14 airfields and 11 helicopter bases across the state that can reach most fires within about 20 minutes.

The whir of the helicopter blades fills the cabin as the aircraft circles the remains of several Los Angeles neighborhoods, ...

The Red Cross has set up a temporary evacuation shelter at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in El Cajon.

According to Cal Fire’s website, the fleet’s more than 60 planes and helicopters make it the largest department-owned fleet of aerial firefighting equipment in the world. Its fleet operates ...

While wildfires are fairly common in California, it is currently reeling under the effects of one of the worst wildfire events ever to hit the state. More than 5,000 acres of land have been ...