In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew discuss the wide variety of career opportunities within CAL FIRE, and how the department’s new website, JOINCALFIRE.COM, makes the search and applicationprocess easier for applicants.

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In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anale Burlew provide important updates on several key topics impacting CAL FIRE:

- Implementation of the 66-Hour Work Week.

- Progress and expansion of our Aviation Program.

- Incident Management Team activations and year-round operations.

- Updates on the State Budget and its effects on CAL FIRE.

- A summary of recent Executive Orders related to wildfire response and mutual aid.

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In this episode, CAL FIRE’s Director and Fire Chief, Joe Tyler, and Deputy Director Monte Manson discuss CAL FIRE’s soon-to-be-released 2024 Strategic Plan — a comprehensive guide that will shape the future of our department. But what does this plan mean for you as a CAL FIRE employee? Why should it matter to you, whether you’re a first-year Firefighter or the Director of the Department?

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Women's History Month may be over, but our recognition of the countless contributions made by women throughout CAL FIRE continues.

In this episode, Windy C. Bouldin, Deputy Director of the CAL FIRE Office of Program Accountability, sits down with Chief Tyler and Monte Manson. With decades of service to CAL FIRE, Windy shares her wealth of experience and insights as a leader within the administrative side of the department, as well as offering her unique perspectives and observations on being a woman in a leadership role. Windy also shares her passion for her pioneering work on the R.V.E.T.S. (Returning Veterans:  Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service) program. Through her dedication and vision, R.V.E.T.S. has not only provided opportunities for returning Veterans, Service Members, and their families but has also enriched CAL FIRE with their diverse skills and experiences.

You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation as Windy shares her remarkable journey.

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Don't miss this compelling discussion as Fire Captain Paramedic Shavawn Johnson provides insights into the realities, experiences, and triumphs as a member of CAL FIRE's dedicated firefighting team.

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In recognition of Women's History Month, Chief Tyler and Monte Manson talk with CAL FIRE Deputy Director Serena Ortega. Delving into her 15-year tenure with CAL FIRE, they discuss her deeply-embedded drive to advocate for and support others, and her exceptional leadership in the ongoing development of CAL FIRE's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts.

You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation with one of the Department's leaders in driving positive change within CAL FIRE's workforce.

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In this special bonus episode, Chiefs Tyler and Sjolund take a deep dive into the remarkable history of CAL FIRE's Aviation Program.

Learn about the pivotal moments that laid the foundation for what would become a world-renowned program. Discover the evolution of CAL FIRE's aviation capabilities, tracing the trajectory of technological advancements and strategic innovations that have propelled the program to the forefront of firefighting excellence.  

The story of CAL FIRE's Aviation Program is one of continuous adaptation and unwavering dedication to protecting communities and landscapes.

We take a deep dive into CAL FIRE's globally acclaimed aviation program. With the largest civil fleet of aerial firefighting equipment on the planet, this program has been a beacon of hope in times of wildfire crises.

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