Fighting Fire Where Homes and Wilderness Meet

Audio Report on Mar 07, 2011 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Environment, Radio

In California, a state agency called CalFire is charged with fighting fire in rural areas. But over the years, the line between rural and urban has become much less clear. Governor Jerry Brown proposed to scale back CalFire and help trim the state's budget, but that proposal may go down in flames.

Additional Links

• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
• Fighting Fire Where Homes and Wilderness Meet

Educator Guides

• CalFire Responsibility Zones and Development