38K views · 1K reactions | CAL FIRE invited our firefighting friends from down under to see how we handle wildland fires here in the golden state, and learn how they fight fires in Australia. From the classroom to the front lines, the Australian firefighters will spend about 3 weeks learning and sharing ideas about fighting fires with CAL FIRE and other agencies across the state. | CAL FIRE | Facebook

Firefighters from across the state of California gather to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. Thirty-one names will be placed today on the California Firefighter Memorial Wall. The memorial is a lasting tribute to the men and women who gave their lives to protect their fellow Californians. The ceremony has become a touchstone for the fire service, and a chance for firefighters, families and ordinary citizens to grieve and remember together. | CAL FIRE