First County Inmates Transferred to Local State-Run Fire Camps
Nov. 8, 2013 | 2:52 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The helps keep local fire camps staffed and preserves County jail space for serious criminals.
Tag: Fire Authority
Ten Years After: Safer, Better Prepared
Oct. 25, 2013 | 10:25 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
From firefighting helicopters, fire engines and equipment, to high-speed alert systems and the San Diego County Fire Authority. See how the County is safer 10 years after the 2003 firestorms.
VIDEO: Be Prepared For Fire Season
Aug. 22, 2013 | 3:26 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Two people who lost homes in the Chariot Fire share stories of how prepared they were. Learn from their experience.
VIDEO: New Network Meets Remote Fire Stations’ Need for Speed
Aug. 14, 2013 | 5:13 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Public and private officials unveil an expanded Area Situational Awareness for Public Safety Network (ASAPnet), bringing digital communications and new emergency response capabilities to 60 backcountry fire stations.
Supervisors Move to Keep Low-risk Inmates Working Fire Lines
Aug. 6, 2013 | 1:53 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County Supervisors voted to work with the State to transfer low-risk inmates to State fire camps to continue longstanding program to combat local wildfires.
County Adopts Five-Year Plan for Fire Authority
Jul. 30, 2013 | 1:42 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Five years after its formation, the County Fire Authority is laying out plans to continue improving protection of the region’s backcountry.
VIDEO: Fire Authority Master Plan
Jul. 30, 2013 | 1:41 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Five years after its formation, the County Fire Authority is laying out plans to continue improving protection of the region’s backcountry.