Cal Fire boosts staffing in SLO County amid fire risk
Maximum staffing period to begin June 24
– Effective June 24, Cal Fire/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department will ramp up staffing to peak levels across San Luis Obispo County as it braces for heightened fire risks amid increasingly dry conditions.
The department, an all-hazards emergency service provider, maintains year-round staffing but bolsters its workforce during peak fire season to enhance response capabilities.
“The lack of precipitation and high temperatures have produced dangerously dry conditions in the vegetation,” said Unit Chief John Owens. “I urge residents to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires, such as clearing brush and debris around their homes by continually maintaining 100 feet of defensible space and being vigilant about potential hazards. We must work together to protect our communities and the natural environment during this dangerous time.”
From Jan. 1 to Jun. 21, Cal Fire has responded to 2,289 wildfires statewide, scorching over 93,739 acres. The agency continues to emphasize the importance of homeowners preparing for wildfires by creating and maintaining 100 feet of defensible space and hardening their homes against fire risks.
For further guidance on wildfire preparedness and defensible space, residents can visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
