Due to recent rainfall and vegetation moisture levels, backyard burning permits will be authorized effective January 6, 2021. The burn season, which typically runs through… 

After 16 years (1988-2004) working in the private timber industry all over the western United States, Chief Peters, a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), joined CAL… 

Unit Chief Scott Jalbert is retiring, effective December 12, 2020. Chief Jalbert has led CAL FIRE’s San Luis Obispo Unit since April 1, 2016, with… 

The CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Firefighters Benevolent Association in cooperation with KSBY’s Season of Hope, is holding its 30th annual OPERATION SANTA… 

Due to the increasingly dry conditions, anticipated high temperatures and significant fire danger, CAL FIRE/County Fire is reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks (use,… 

On Thursday, June 11th 2020, CAL FIRE plans to conduct a 270-acre prescribed burn on the Camp SLO shooting ranges. This burn is necessary to… 

San Luis Obispo County experienced two fireworks related fires this past week. The County Fire Department (CAL FIRE) would like to remind everyone that all… 

CAMP ROBERTS AREA – CAL FIRE will be conducting prescribed fire training exercises from Wednesday May 20th to Friday May 22nd, 2020 at multiple locations… 

May 1, 2020, in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 4423(b), marks the end of the open burn season. Burning authorized under Backyard Burn… 

Sunday, March 8th marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. This is the perfect time to check the smoke alarms throughout your home. Approximately two-thirds…