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San Diego County fire, emergency and law enforcement leaders outlined sweeping investments and coordinated plans to confront a high-risk wildfire season, citing critically dry fuels, Santa Ana winds and rapid regional growth as the chief concerns. Officials said the county has expanded staffing, modernized equipment and strengthened cross-agency coordination to protect communities across one of California’s most active wildfire regions.
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Palomar College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps students participated in a real-time emergency drill exercise with the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District. The County’s EMS Corps program is a 20-week training program with 400-plus hours of combined classroom learning with hands‑on fieldwork and mentorship.
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The County’s Office of Community Safety will host a one-hour virtual meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 to share the latest on the County of San Diego’s Resource and Reentry Hub pilot.
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County Probation and the San Diego County Office of Education are partnering to help justice‑involved youth build stronger futures. At the Youth Transition Campus and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility, students earn a full high school education and can take online college courses that help them stay on track academically.
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A fast-moving CAL FIRE San Diego helicopter crew rescued two Ramona residents after the rapidly growing Creelman Fire cut off their escape route on July 22. The pair were airlifted out without injuries as the fire increased to nearly 350 acres within hours.
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San Diego County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps is partnering with Southwestern College’s Fire Academy to expand opportunities for young adults. It helps motivated participants move into stable, long‑term careers in the fire service.
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County of San Diego Probation now delivers essential resources and support directly to its adult and youth clients, and to people in the community. The Mobile Probation Service Centers (MPSCs), large vehicles operating as offices on wheels, allow Probation officers to provide services critical for clients with transportation challenges or limited awareness of available services.
