In an emergency, every second counts. That’s why CAL FIRE firefighters hone their auto extrication skills with trainings like the one recently hosted by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department. The training prepares our firefighters to safely and efficiently rescue individuals trapped in vehicles following an accident. Using specialized tools and advanced techniques, our teams can rapidly access and extricate patients, even in the most complex situations. Research shows that patients rescued a

In order to be ready and prepared at all times, firefighters are always training for physical fitness and air management of their SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus). CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit's firefighters give us a glimpse of how they stay fit for duty. | CAL FIRE

3.6K views · 186 reactions | When a high-rise building is on fire, all responding agencies must be on the same page. That's why the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department recently hosted a multi-agency high-rise training exercise for agencies from around the region, with some visiting from as far as Tijuana. #training #CALFIRE | CAL FIRE | Facebook