CDCR conducts drills in preparation for fire season
CDCR conducts drills in preparation for fire season
Source: The Signal
Date: 06/02/2026 4:08pm
Article Summary:
CDCR, L.A. County Fire Conduct Wildfire Training Drills Ahead of Fire Season
As fire season begins, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, is conducting annual training drills at sites like Castaic Lake to prepare incarcerated fire crews for wildfire response. The program includes nearly 1,000 incarcerated individuals working in fire camps, with crews undergoing weeks of hands-on exercises focused on communication, fire line construction and real-world simulations. Officials say the drills help ensure crews are ready for summer wildfires and urge residents to follow safety guidance and evacuation orders when necessary.
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Date: 06/02/2026 4:08pm
Article Summary:
CDCR, L.A. County Fire Conduct Wildfire Training Drills Ahead of Fire Season
As fire season begins, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, is conducting annual training drills at sites like Castaic Lake to prepare incarcerated fire crews for wildfire response. The program includes nearly 1,000 incarcerated individuals working in fire camps, with crews undergoing weeks of hands-on exercises focused on communication, fire line construction and real-world simulations. Officials say the drills help ensure crews are ready for summer wildfires and urge residents to follow safety guidance and evacuation orders when necessary.
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